> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dotportion.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# JWT Generate Node

> Generate JSON Web Tokens (JWT) securely inside a DotPortion workflow.

# 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.

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## Configuration Fields

### 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 `{{ }}`

#### Example

```json theme={null}
{
  "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.

#### Examples

| Value | Meaning    |
| :---- | :--------- |
| `10m` | 10 minutes |
| `1h`  | 1 hour     |
| `7d`  | 7 days     |

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## Output

The JWT Generate Node outputs the generated token.

Example output:

```typescript theme={null}
{
  "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

### Configuration

**Payload**

```typescript theme={null}
{
  "userId": "{{user.id}}",
  "email": "{{user.email}}"
}
```

**Secret**

```typescript theme={null}
JWT
```

**Expires In**

```typescript theme={null}
1h
```