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What Is a JWT Decoder?
A JWT decoder converts the header and payload parts of a JSON Web Token into readable JSON.
Open JWT decoderWhat JWT contains
JWT usually has three parts: header.payload.signature.
A decoder does not verify the signature; it only makes the content readable.
Frequently asked questions
Does decoding verify a JWT signature?
No. Decoding only reads header and payload.
What format is the exp claim?
It is usually a Unix-seconds timestamp.