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# [What Is JWT and Why Should You Use JWT](https://usamabhatti.hashnode.dev/what-is-jwt-and-why-should-you-use-jwt?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

You have probably heard of JWT or you have maybe even read about it. But you still have absolutely no idea how JWT really works or even why would you actually want to use it. First I'm gonna tell you what JWT is then I'm gonna talk about why you s...

Aug 20, 2021 · 6 min read · usamabhatti.hashnode.dev  
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[Aug 29, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-jwt-and-why-should-you-use-jwt/611fff4aa5d08237f40df71c/comment/612bc172fd0bf8636d76e1a2)

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