JSON Web Token (JWT)
RPC Fast operates with JSON Web Token. Here we explain the way it works
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RPC Fast operates with JSON Web Token. Here we explain the way it works
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It is a JSON object defined in the RFC 7519 open standard. It is a safe method of exchanging information and representing claims with a high level of security. If you enable it, only authorized requests will proceed.
JSON Web Token (JWT) is available on the Enterprise pricing plan only.
Follow our step-by-step instructions to send JWT requests on RPC Fast.
RS256 is an asymmetrical key. After creating one, you receive both public and private keys. You will use the private one to create a signature and the public one to check its authenticity.
Login -> Dashboard -> App Page -> Settings
Tap ‘Add token’ in the JWT Token section and type the public RS256 key from the previous step.
Clicking on ‘Add’ to get a public ID
You should add JWT to all headers of requests to enable its work. To create a full-fledged JSON Web Token, you must fill out HEADER, PAYLOAD, and SIGNATURE cells.
alg
Write the signing algorithm you apply
RS256
typ
Fill out the token type
JWT
kid
Write your key id from the previous step
10e03c88-098d-47cb-b451-a67f2137fqcf
aud
Who can operate with this token
rpcfast.com
exp
The validity time in a unix format (24 hours maximally)
1656907527
Use an epoch converter to receive a UNIX timestamp from a human-readable one or apply a unified command.
Encode a header.
Encode a payload.
Encode an algorithm from the title.
Take it all together and sign via the specific command.
Now you have your JSON Web Token! It looks like an encoded header, signature, and payload.
You will need a debugger to verify it.
Add JWT to the request header entry to proceed with it correctly.
If you try sending requests with a wrong JWT or without it after enabling, a program will show the error 401 status code (security troubles). Disable JWT or enter the right one to continue operations.
PRC Fast is OK with key rotation. All you need to do is to upload a new one.