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JWT Decoder – Free Online Tool

Decode and inspect JSON Web Tokens to view header, payload, and expiration.

✦ FreeNo SignupInstantSecurityJSON Web Tokens Explained

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HS256JWT
Header
alg
HS256
typ
JWT
Payload
sub
1234567890
name
John Doe
iat
2018-01-18T01:30:22.000Z
Signature
SflKxwRJSMeKKF2QT4fwpMeJf36POk6yJV_adQssw5c

Example

Input

eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiIxMjM0NTY3ODkwIiwibmFtZSI6IkpvaG4gRG9lIiwiaWF0IjoxNTE2MjM5MDIyfQ...

Output

Header: {"alg":"HS256","typ":"JWT"}
Payload: {"sub":"1234567890","name":"John Doe","iat":1516239022}

The JWT is split into its three parts and each is Base64-decoded for inspection.

How to Use JWT Decoder

  1. 1

    Paste JWT

    Paste the JWT token to decode.

  2. 2

    View Parts

    See the decoded header, payload, and signature separately.

  3. 3

    Check Expiry

    The tool shows if the token has expired.

What is JWT Decoder?

The JWT Decoder splits a JSON Web Token into its three Base64-encoded parts (header, payload, and signature) and displays each in a readable format. It shows algorithm, claims, expiration time, and issued-at timestamps. All decoding is done client-side.

Common Use Cases

  • ✦Debugging authentication issues in web applications
  • ✦Inspecting token claims and permissions
  • ✦Checking token expiration times

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