# JWT

JWT stands for JSON Web Token is a token-based encryption open standard/methodology that is used to transfer information securely as a JSON object. Clients and Servers use JWT to securely share information, with the JWT containing encoded JSON objects and claims. JWTs are designed to be compact, safe to use within URLs, and ideal for SSO contexts.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@official@Introduction to JSON Web Tokens](https://jwt.io/introduction)
- [@article@What is JWT?](https://www.akana.com/blog/what-is-jwt)
- [@video@What Is JWT and Why Should You Use JWT](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q17ubqLfaM)
- [@video@JWT Authentication Tutorial - Node.js](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsmsi7l3r4)