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: Defines the token type and the hashing algorithm (like the "HS256" in your string).
JSON Web Tokens are an open, industry-standard RFC 7519 method for representing claims securely between two parties. They are most commonly used for and information exchange . m3rvteyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9m4t3c1...
: A JWT consists of three parts separated by dots ( . ): : Defines the token type and the hashing
: Contains the "claims," which are statements about an entity (typically a user) and additional data. : A JWT consists of three parts separated by dots (
: Your string may be a functional access token. Never share full JWT strings publicly , as they can sometimes be used to hijack active sessions or expose private user data.
: Created by taking the encoded header, payload, and a secret key to ensure the sender is who they say they are and that the message wasn't changed.
To see what information is stored inside a specific (non-sensitive) token, you can use a tool like the JWT.io Debugger .