📦 JWTSecrets Tools - Complete Guide
Welcome to the official documentation for all tools available on JWTSecrets.com/tools. This guide will help you understand what each tool does, how to use it, and why it matters for JWT security and k
🛠 Table of Contents
JWT Secret Key Generator
JWT Decoder
JWT Encoder
JWK Generator
Public & Private Key Pair Generator
JWT Key Rotation Tool
Audit & Validation Tool
🔑 JWT Secret Key Generator
The JWT Secret Key Generator lets you instantly generate secure, random secret keys for signing your JSON Web Tokens (JWTs).
How to use:
Choose the key length (e.g., 256 bits, 512 bits).
Select the output format (Base64 or HEX).
Click “Generate”.
Copy and use the key in your application.
✅ Tip: Always keep your secret keys private and rotate them regularly (see JWT Key Rotation Tool).
🧩 JWT Decoder
Use the JWT Decoder to quickly decode and inspect the contents of a JWT without validating the signature.
How to use:
Paste your JWT into the input box.
Instantly view the Header, Payload, and Signature sections.
Check the claims like
exp,iat,sub, etc.
⚠ Note: This tool does not validate the token; it only decodes it.
✏️ JWT Encoder
The JWT Encoder allows you to create JWTs for testing or development.
How to use:
Fill in your header and payload fields.
Enter your secret key.
Select the signing algorithm (HS256, HS512, etc.).
Click “Encode” to generate the JWT.
🎯 Use case: Test how your app handles specific claims or tokens.
📜 JWK Generator
A JWK Generator creates JSON Web Key (JWK) objects that represent your public keys.
How to use:
Choose your key type (RSA or EC).
Click “Generate”.
Copy the JWK to use in your JWKS endpoint or app.
🛡 Benefit: Automates the creation of public keys for distributed systems.
🔐 Public & Private Key Pair Generator
The Public & Private Key Pair Generator helps you create asymmetric keys (RSA or EC).
How to use:
Choose the algorithm and key size.
Click “Generate”.
Download or copy the private and public keys.
🔑 Tip: Use the private key to sign JWTs and the public key to verify them.
♻️ JWT Key Rotation Tool
The JWT Key Rotation Tool helps automate and manage secret key rotation.
How to use:
Configure a rotation interval (e.g., weekly).
Store old keys for backward compatibility.
Replace old keys in your app with new ones.
🛡 Benefit: Keeps your tokens secure by limiting the lifetime of a single key.
📊 Audit & Validation Tool
The Audit & Validation Tool allows you to check JWT signatures and validate claims.
How to use:
Paste your JWT and provide the expected secret/public key.
Click “Validate”.
See if the signature is correct and if claims like
expornbfare valid.
✅ Use case: Ensure your production tokens are correctly issued and safe.
📚 Learn More
Visit JWTSecrets.com for product updates.
Explore our blog for deep dives on JWT best practices.
Read about why rotating secrets matters.
✨ Summary
JWTSecrets.com/tools gives developers and security teams a full suite of tools to:
Generate secure keys.
Create and decode JWTs.
Validate and rotate secrets.
Protect your apps with best practices.
🧰 Start exploring and secure your tokens today!
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