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JWT Generate Node

The JWT Generate Node is used to create JSON Web Tokens (JWT) inside a DotPortion workflow. It enables authentication and authorization flows such as:
  • User login
  • Session management
  • Secured APIs
  • Token-based access control
This node generates a signed JWT that can be returned to the client or used internally.

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What the JWT Generate Node Does

The JWT Generate Node is responsible for:
  • Creating a signed JWT token
  • Embedding custom payload data
  • Applying token expiration
  • Using a secure secret for signing
It works similarly to jsonwebtoken.sign() in traditional backend systems.
Jwt Generate

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Configuration Fields

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Payload

The Payload defines the data embedded inside the JWT. It must be a valid JSON object. You can:
  • Write static JSON
  • Insert dynamic values using {{ }}

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Example

{
  "userId": "{{user.id}}",
  "role": "{{user.role}}"
}
This data becomes part of the JWT claims.

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Secret

The Secret defines which secret key is used to sign the token. Currently supported option:
  • JWT – Uses the platform-managed JWT secret
🔐 DotPortion securely manages this secret for you.
No manual key handling is required.

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Expires In

The Expires In field defines how long the token remains valid. This follows standard JWT expiration formats.

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Examples

ValueMeaning
10m10 minutes
1h1 hour
7d7 days

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Output

The JWT Generate Node outputs the generated token. Example output: 
{
  "token": "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9..."
}
This token can be:
  • Returned using the API Response Node
  • Used in downstream logic
  • Stored in a database

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Example: Generate Login Token

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Configuration

Payload 
{
  "userId": "{{user.id}}",
  "email": "{{user.email}}"
}
Secret 
JWT
Expires In 
1h