JWT Decoder

Decode and verify JSON Web Tokens

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How to Use

1

Paste JWT Token

Copy and paste your JWT token into the input area. A valid JWT consists of three Base64-encoded parts separated by dots.

2

Decode Token

Click the "Decode" button to parse the token. The tool will display the header, payload, and signature separately.

3

View Information

Check the token status, issue time, expiration time, and remaining validity. Claims like "exp" (expiration) and "iat" (issued at) are automatically parsed.

4

Copy Results

Use the copy buttons to quickly copy the header or payload JSON to your clipboard.

JWT Structure

1

Header

Contains the algorithm (alg) and token type (typ). Common algorithms include HS256, RS256, ES256.

2

Payload

Contains claims (user data). Registered claims: iss (issuer), sub (subject), aud (audience), exp (expiration), nbf (not before), iat (issued at), jti (JWT ID).

3

Signature

Created by signing the header and payload with a secret or private key. Used to verify the token's integrity.