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Elevo Labs
Development Tools & DevOps

Securing APIs with JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

Amit Chandrakar

Instructor: Amit Chandrakar

Created: 16 June, 2025
Updated: 16 June, 2025

Course Description

Learn the modern standard for securing APIs and web applications. This course provides a deep dive into JSON Web Tokens (JWT), explaining what they are, how they work, and how to implement them in a real-world backend application.

We break down the structure of a JWT (Header, Payload, Signature) and show you how to create and sign them securely. You will learn to build a complete authentication system where users can register and log in to receive a token. We'll then create protected routes and write middleware to verify incoming tokens, ensuring only authenticated users can access certain data. We'll also cover best practices for storing tokens on the client and the role of refresh tokens for enhanced security.

What You'll Learn:

  • The structure and purpose of JSON Web Tokens.
  • How to create, sign, and verify JWTs.
  • Building a complete authentication flow (register, login).
  • Protecting API routes with authentication middleware.
  • Best practices for token storage and security.
  • Implementing refresh tokens to improve user experience.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for backend and full-stack developers who want to learn how to properly secure their APIs. A solid understanding of a backend language like Node.js or Python is required.

Stateless vs. Stateful Authentication
20min
Anatomy of a JWT
25min

Signing and Verifying Tokens
30min

User Registration and Password Hashing
30min
Login Route and Issuing Tokens
35min

Writing Authentication Middleware
40min

Storing Tokens on the Client-Side
25min
Implementing Refresh Tokens
35min

Build a Secure API with Public and Private Routes
1hr 30min

Instructor

Amit Chandrakar
Amit Chandrakar

Senior Full Stack Developer & Instructor

12 Courses

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Courses Includes:

  • Price : ₹5500
  • Instructor : David Chen
  • Durations : 4 weeks
  • Modules : 6
  • Language : English, Hindi
  • Level : Intermediate
  • Certifications : Yes
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