Generate a JSON
Web Token (JWT) online by defining custom header values, payload
claims, and signing algorithms.
This JWT Generator runs completely in your browser and does not transmit secrets or
private keys. It is commonly used to create JWTs for testing authentication,
authorization, and API security workflows.
All processing happens locally using the browser’s
WebCrypto API.
Your tokens and keys are never sent to any server, making this tool safe for
debugging
production JWTs.
What Is a JSON Web Token?
A JSON Web Token (JWT) is a compact, URL-safe means of representing
claims to be transferred between two parties.
It consists of three parts: Header, Payload
(claims), and Signature.
JWTs are widely used for API authentication, single sign-on
(SSO), and securely transmitting
information between client and server. Learn more at JWT.io
and
Auth0's
JWT guide. You can also follow this
tutorial to implement the JWT
based auth mechanism in spring boot.
What Is JWT Generation?
JWT generation is the process of creating a token by defining its header, payload,
and cryptographic signature. Generated tokens are commonly used for testing secured
APIs and identity flows.
How JWT Tokens Are Generated
A JWT is generated by encoding the header and payload, then signing them using a
cryptographic algorithm such as HMAC or RSA.
Generated tokens can be inspected using a
JWT decoder
and validated using a
JWT validator.
When Should You Use a JWT Generator?
- Test authentication and authorization logic
- Simulate tokens issued by identity providers
- Debug token-based API security
- Learn JWT structure and signing algorithms
Is JWT Generation Secure?
JWT generation is secure when keys are handled responsibly. This tool performs token
generation entirely in the browser and does not transmit sensitive data externally.
Use secure cryptographic algorithms and protect private keys generated using
RSA or
ECC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a JWT generator?
A JWT generator creates signed JSON Web Tokens using custom claims and cryptographic
signing algorithms.
Which algorithms are supported for JWT generation?
Common algorithms include HMAC, RSA, and ECC-based signing methods.
Can I generate JWTs for testing purposes?
Yes. JWT generators are commonly used to test authentication and authorization
flows.
Is it safe to generate JWTs online?
It is safe when generation occurs locally. This tool runs entirely in the browser
and
does not send data to any server.
Use Cases
A JWT Generator is primarily used to create signed tokens for testing authentication
and authorization workflows.
- Generate JWTs for API testing
- Simulate tokens issued by identity providers
- Test role-based access control
- Learn how JWT claims and signatures work
Tool Capabilities
- Generates signed JWTs using supported algorithms
- Allows custom header and payload configuration
- Supports registered and private claims
- Runs securely in the browser without sending keys
Key Terminologies
- Signing Algorithm – Method used to generate JWT signatures
- Claims – Statements embedded within the JWT payload
- Secret Key – Key used for symmetric signing algorithms
- Public / Private Key – Keys used for asymmetric JWT signing
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