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What is JWT Builder?

Build a JWT from scratch by specifying the header algorithm, payload claims, and signing secret. The tool assembles the token in real time, letting you experiment with different claims and see the resulting encoded string. Perfect for generating test tokens during development.

Quick Start Guide

  1. 1Select the signing algorithm (e.g., HS256).
  2. 2Enter your payload claims as JSON or use the form fields.
  3. 3Provide a signing secret.
  4. 4Copy the generated JWT from the output.
  5. 5Paste it into your application or API client for testing.

Capabilities

  • Support for HS256, HS384, and HS512 algorithms
  • Standard claim fields with validation (exp, iat, nbf, iss, sub, aud)
  • Custom claim editor
  • Real-time token generation
  • Automatic Base64URL encoding of header and payload
  • Expiration time picker with relative offsets (1 hour, 1 day, etc.)
  • Copy the complete token with one click

Who Uses This

  • Local API testing

    Generate valid tokens to test authenticated endpoints without running a full auth server.

  • Prototyping auth flows

    Quickly create tokens with specific claims to simulate different user roles and permissions.

  • Documentation examples

    Build sample tokens for API documentation that show exactly what claims are expected.

  • Learning JWT structure

    See how changing the payload or algorithm affects the final encoded token.

How It Works

The builder lets you define standard claims (iss, sub, aud, exp, iat) alongside custom claims, then signs the token using HMAC-SHA256 or another selected algorithm. Since this runs in your browser, it is ideal for creating tokens for local development and testing — but never use browser-generated secrets for production signing keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use RS256 or ES256?

The browser-based builder supports HMAC algorithms (HS256/384/512). Asymmetric algorithms like RS256 require key pair management that is better handled by server-side tools.

Should I use tokens generated here in production?

No. Use this for development and testing only. Production tokens should be issued by a proper auth server with securely managed keys.

What happens if I do not set an expiration?

The token will be valid indefinitely (until the signing key changes). It is best practice to always set a reasonable exp claim.

Is my signing secret sent anywhere?

No. The entire signing process happens locally in your browser.

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All processing happens directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server.