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This guide shows how to test APIs that use JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication. Perfect for testing login flows and authenticated API access.

Use Cases

  • Test JWT-based login authentication
  • Test protected API endpoints with JWT tokens
  • Validate token-based access control
  • Test invalid token handling

Simple Implementation

Setup Instructions

  1. Replace self.username and self.password with valid test credentials
  2. Update self.login_endpoint with your actual login endpoint
  3. Update self.protected_endpoints with your protected API endpoints
  4. Adjust token field name if your API returns different field (token vs access_token)

What This Tests

  • Login Flow: Tests JWT token acquisition through login
  • Protected APIs: Tests access to JWT-protected endpoints
  • Authentication: Validates Bearer token authentication
  • Error Handling: Tests invalid/missing token scenarios

Best Practices

  • Use dedicated test accounts with appropriate permissions
  • Handle token expiration by re-authenticating
  • Test both valid and invalid authentication scenarios
  • Monitor API response times with different token states

Common Issues

  • Token Expiration: JWT tokens expire, implement re-authentication
  • Token Format: Ensure Bearer token format matches API expectations
  • Field Names: APIs may return ‘token’, ‘access_token’, or ‘jwt’
  • HTTPS Only: JWT tokens should only be sent over secure connections