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# [JWT Authentication in Node.js Explained Simply](https://riteshv.hashnode.dev/jwt-authentication-in-node-js-explained-simply?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Modern applications need a way to identify users securely. For example: Instagram needs to know who is logged in Netflix must recognize subscribers Gmail should protect private emails banking apps

May 10 · 8 min read · riteshv.hashnode.dev  
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