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JWT Expiry Risk Analyzer for Token Lifetimes

Assess JWT expiry duration to spot risky or overly long token lifetimes.

JWT Expiry Risk Analyzer

Assess token lifetime choices to help reduce exposure if a JWT is leaked or misused. Security and platform teams use this when reviewing authentication settings and rollout changes.

How to use the JWT Expiry Risk Analyzer

  1. Enter the JWT expiry duration in seconds.
  2. Click Analyze.
  3. Review the risk guidance.

Common use cases

  • Reviewing access token lifetimes before release.
  • Comparing expiry settings across environments.
  • Auditing vendor or partner token configurations.
  • Documenting authentication standards.

Tips & notes

  • Shorter expiries reduce risk but increase refresh traffic.
  • Align expiry with session duration and device trust.
  • Use refresh tokens for long-lived sessions.

Related security tools

  • API Token Scope Analyzer
  • Token Entropy Analyzer
  • OAuth Flow Visualizer

FAQ

Does this decode JWTs?
No. It only evaluates the expiry duration you provide.
What expiry is best?
It depends on your risk tolerance and refresh strategy.
Does this account for refresh tokens?
No. It evaluates access token duration only.