medium severity

How to Fix: JWT Token Expired

Your JWT access token has passed its expiration time (exp claim), causing API requests to fail.

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Symptoms

Requests suddenly start failing after working

'Token expired' error message

User gets logged out after a period of time

Common Causes

01

Token's 'exp' claim time has passed

02

Refresh token flow not implemented

03

Clock skew between client and server

The DevConsole Solution

DevConsole decodes JWTs instantly so you can see expiration times. Inject fresh tokens or test your refresh flow.

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Decode Your Token

Use the JWT decoder to see the 'exp' claim.

2

Check Current Time

Compare the exp timestamp to the current time.

3

Test Refresh Flow

Trigger your refresh token endpoint and verify new tokens are issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good JWT expiration time?

Access tokens are typically 15-60 minutes. Refresh tokens can be days or weeks.

How do I test near-expiration scenarios?

DevConsole can inject tokens with custom exp claims so you can test refresh logic.

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