# Decode JWT

The **Decode JWT** node is used to decode a JSON Web Token (JWT) into its original claims by providing the secret key and a set of options. JWT is a standard for creating compact and self-contained tokens that can securely transmit information between parties.

## Options

### Type

This is the algorithm that is used to verify the JWT. It should match the algorithm that was used to encode the JWT.

### Secret

This is the connection that is used to verify the JWT. It should match the connection that was used to encode the JWT.

### Issuer

This is the expected issuer of the JWT. It should match the issuer that was used to encode the JWT.

### Audience

This is the expected audience of the JWT. It should match the audience that was used to encode the JWT.

## Output

Returns the decoded data from the JWT.

## Helpful tips

* The node will throw a 401 exception if the validation fails.


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