JWT Authentication for WP REST API
By tmeister
Description
This plugin seamlessly extends the WP REST API, enabling robust and secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT). It provides a straightforward way to authenticate users via the REST API, returning a standard JWT upon successful login.
Key features of this free version include standard JWT authentication, simple endpoints for generating and validating tokens, configurable secret key, optional CORS support, and developer hooks for customizing token behavior.
JSON Web Tokens are an open, industry standard method for representing claims securely between two parties. For users requiring more advanced capabilities, consider checking out the PRO version which offers additional features and priority support.
Other Notable Features
Here are a few other notable features of this free JWT Authentication for WP REST API plugin.
FAQ
The free version only supports HS256. For support for RS256, ES256, and other algorithms, please consider JWT Authentication PRO.
Contributors and developers
“JWT Authentication for WP REST API” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
1.4.1 –
WPS
7.24
Very Good
Ratings
4.4 out of 5 | 53
Version
1.5.0
Last updated
1 month ago
Active installations
60,000+
WordPress version
6.9.4 or higher
PHP version
7.4.0 or higher
Languages
0Tags
Json Web Authentication,Jwt,Oauth,Rest-api,Wp-apiOther plugins you might like
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