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JWT Decoder & Debugger

Decode, inspect, and validate JSON Web Tokens - 100% in your browser

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JWT Token

Paste a JWT Token

Enter a JWT token on the left to decode and inspect its contents.

How to Use This JWT Decoder

1

Paste Your Token

Copy a JWT from your app, API response, or browser DevTools and paste it in the input field.

2

View Decoded Claims

Explore header (algorithm), payload (user data, expiration), and signature sections.

3

Check & Copy

Verify expiration status, copy decoded JSON, or generate parsing code for your language.

What This Decoder Shows You

Token Validity

Instantly see if your token is valid or expired with a live countdown timer showing when it expires.

Algorithm Details

View the signing algorithm (HS256, RS256, ES256, etc.) with security status and recommendations.

User Claims

View all payload claims including user ID (sub), email, name, roles, permissions, and custom data.

Code Snippets

Generate ready-to-use parsing code for JavaScript, Python, Go, and Rust to use in your projects.

Troubleshooting JWT Errors

Token Expired

The exp claim indicates the token is no longer valid.

Solution: Obtain a new token using your refresh token or re-authenticate. Check your token lifetime configuration if tokens expire too quickly.

Invalid Signature / JWT Malformed

The token structure is incorrect or the signature doesn't match.

Solution: Ensure you're copying the complete token including all three parts. Check that your verification key matches the signing key.

Algorithm Mismatch

Your server expects a different algorithm than what the token specifies.

Solution: Configure your JWT verification to explicitly specify allowed algorithms. Never accept "alg": "none" in production.

Works With All JWT Providers

This decoder supports standard JWT format (RFC 7519) and works with tokens from any provider:

Auth0FirebaseAWS CognitoOktaAzure ADGoogle IdentityKeycloakSupabaseClerkNextAuth.jsPassport.jsSpring Security

Your Tokens Stay Private

This decoder runs entirely in your browser. Your JWT tokens are never sent to any server—all parsing happens locally using JavaScript. You can verify this by checking your browser's Network tab, or even use the decoder offline after the page loads. Safe for production tokens, PII, and sensitive data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I paste production JWT tokens into this decoder?

Yes! This decoder is 100% client-side. Your tokens are processed entirely in your browser and never sent to any server. It's safe for production tokens containing user data, API keys, or sensitive information.

Why is my token showing as expired?

The 'exp' claim contains a Unix timestamp of when the token expires. If current time is past this timestamp, the token is expired. You'll need to get a new token by refreshing or re-authenticating.

What does the colored token structure show?

The three colors represent JWT's three parts: Red = Header (algorithm, type), Purple = Payload (claims, user data), Cyan = Signature (verification hash). They're separated by dots.

Can this decoder verify JWT signatures?

This tool decodes and inspects tokens but doesn't verify signatures (which requires your secret key). For security, signature verification should be done server-side using proper JWT libraries.

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