---
title: "Using JWT Studio"
description: "Create and validate JWTs inside HelpDocs with our own JWT Studio."
url: "https://support.helpdocs.io/article/krqd06fjlj-using-jwt-studio"
category: "Authentication"
updated_at: "2025-10-09T12:40:39Z"
---

# Using JWT Studio

If you're using JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for authentication with HelpDocs, we've got a neat little tool called JWT Studio that can make your life a whole lot easier.

With JWT Studio, you can create and validate JWTs right from our dashboard—no more mucking around with complicated code or third-party tools.

Let's dive in and see how it works!

### Creating a JWT

1. Head to **Settings** > **Access** > **Options**
2. Scroll down to JWT, then click ☰ **More** > **Create/validate JWTs**
3. Optional: Assign your new JWT [a Permission Group](/article/zcf0rx726v-managing-permission-groups)
4. Set an expiry date for the token
5. Click **Create JWT**
6. Voila! Your new token is ready to go 🎉

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Remember the expiry date you set is crucial—you don't want your tokens hanging around forever and potentially getting into the wrong hands 🕵️

### Validating a JWT

Maybe you've got an existing JWT that you need to check the details on. No problem! JWT Studio's got your back there too. Here's how to find it:

1. Head to **Settings** > **Access** > **Options**
2. Scroll down to JWT, then click ☰ **More** > **Create/validate JWTs**
3. Click **Go to Validator**
4. Paste your JWT into the field and hit **Validate**
5. JWT Studio will break down the token and check its validity and any issues 💖