What Is a JWT? Structure and Use Cases

Referenceapi, jwt2/21/2026
JWTs encode claims in a signed (or encrypted) token. They're used for stateless auth and passing identity between services. Understanding header, payload, and signature helps you debug and implement correctly. We break down the structure and common use cases. Try the free tool on [Buggable.dev](https://buggable.dev) for quick, client-side results.