What is the point of a JSON Web Token?

JWT, or JSON Web Token, is an open standard used to share security information between two parties — a client and a server . Each JWT contains encoded JSON objects, including a set of claims. JWTs are signed using a cryptographic algorithm to ensure that the claims cannot be altered after the token is issued.

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What is the use of JSON Web Token?

A JSON Web Token is used to send information that can be verified and trusted by means of a digital signature . It comprises a compact and URL-safe JSON object, which is cryptographically signed to verify its authenticity, and which can also be encrypted if the payload contains sensitive information.

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How do I create a claim in JWT?

Specify the Claim name of each of your required custom claims . Custom claims refer to both private claims and public claims. For details on each type, see JWT claims. You can choose any name you like, but because JWTs should be as compact as possible, the recommended maximum value of a claim name is 8 characters.

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