May 13, 2024, 10:28 p.m. | Egnoel

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Introduction:

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a popular method for authentication in web applications. One critical aspect of using JWT is verifying their expiry to maintain application security. In this tutorial, we'll walk through how to verify JWT token expiry in a React/Next.js app, ensuring that our application remains secure.


Prerequisites:

Before we begin, ensure you have the following:



  • Node.js + Express.js and JSON web token for the backend.

  • React and Next.js for the frontend.


Setting up Token Expiry in …

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