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JWT Decoder & Security Checker Online

Decode a JSON Web Token's header and payload and automatically flag risky settings: alg none, missing expiry, missing audience, long lifetimes and sensitive data in claims. Decoding happens locally in your browser.

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JWT decoder

๐Ÿ”’ Runs locally in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded.

How to use it

  1. Paste a JWT (three dot-separated parts).
  2. Review the decoded header and payload.
  3. Fix any findings flagged as critical or warning.

Frequently asked questions

Does decoding verify the signature?

No. Decoding only reads the token. Your server must verify the signature with a fixed algorithm and key.

Are JWT payloads encrypted?

Standard JWTs are only signed and encoded, so anyone can read the payload. Never put secrets in claims.

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