01 / Fast steps
- Paste a JWT (header.payload.signature).
- Run the tool.
- Review the decoded header, payload and expiry status.
JWT Decoder
Paste a JSON Web Token to instantly decode its header and payload and check whether it has expired.
Updates instantly as you type
02 / Best for
- Debugging an API authentication flow.
- Checking whether an access token has expired.
- Inspecting claims issued by an identity provider.
03 / Keep in mind
- This tool only decodes the token, it does not verify the signature.
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faq
Questions, answered.
01Does this verify the token signature?
No, it only decodes the header and payload. Verifying the signature requires the secret or public key, which this tool never asks for.
02Is my token uploaded anywhere?
No, decoding runs entirely in your browser and the token never leaves your device.
03Is JWT Decoder free to use?
Yes, JWT Decoder is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.