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JWT Decoder

inspect header & payload

This tool decodes a JSON Web Token (JWT) and displays its header and payload as readable JSON, letting you inspect the claims inside a token without needing a backend or command-line tool.

How to use the jwt decoder tool

  • Paste the full JWT string into the input box.
  • The header and payload decode and display automatically.
  • Review the claims contained in the token.

When you'd use this

Debugging an authentication issue by inspecting a token's claims.

Checking a token's expiry time or issuer during development.

Verifying what data an API is embedding inside a JWT.

Frequently asked questions

Does this verify the token's signature?

No — this tool decodes the header and payload for inspection only; it doesn't verify the cryptographic signature, since that requires the signing secret or public key.

Is my token sent to a server when I paste it here?

No — decoding happens entirely in your browser; the token is never transmitted anywhere.

About this tool

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