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
- Replace
self.username
andself.password
with valid test credentials - Update
self.login_endpoint
with your actual login endpoint - Update
self.protected_endpoints
with your protected API endpoints - 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