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The Token Vault

Production-grade JWT Auth for WordPress developers.

JWT Auth Pro adds the missing control layer to the free JWT plugin you're already running: a token dashboard, refresh tokens, instant revocation, audit logs, and rate limiting, managed from wp-admin, without rebuilding your existing auth flow.

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Built on our free JWT plugin — trusted by 60,000+ active installs and backed by a 14-day compatibility guarantee.

Both add JWT to WordPress. The difference is what happens after the token is issued.

The free plugin generates tokens and walks away. Pro tracks every token, logs every access, and lets you revoke instantly.

The Lobby & the Vault

Anyone may be issued a key in the lobby. What a bank is for happens behind the door.

Free · WP.orgThe Lobby

Stay on free if you only need to generate and validate tokens for a small project.

ProThe Vault

Upgrade to Pro if you need to inspect, refresh, revoke, audit, and rate-limit tokens in production — from the WP admin, without custom code.

ServiceLobby
Free		Vault
Pro
Core Authentication
Basic JWT AuthenticationAdd login via JSON Web Tokens
Token GenerationIssue access tokens on successful auth
Token ValidationVerify token integrity on each request
Token Management
Token RefreshSecure refresh with 64-char tokens and replay attack prevention
Instant RevocationRevoke compromised sessions immediately
Token DashboardSee every active token, owner, expiry, and last activity
Auto-Revoke on Password ChangeAll sessions killed when a password is compromised
Auto-Revoke on Email/Role ChangeSessions invalidated on identity or permission changes
Visibility & Security
Analytics DashboardSuccess/failure rates, response times, 7d/30d/90d history
GeoIP TrackingCountry detection from IP via MaxMind GeoLite2
Rate LimitingIP-based, 60 req/min default, configurable, HTTP 429 responses
Security HeadersAutomatic HSTS, X-Frame-Options, X-Content-Type-Options, XSS-Protection
Token Family TrackingDetects refresh token replay attacks by tracking token lineage
Configuration & Compliance
All Settings via WordPress UINo wp-config.php editing required
Configurable Signing AlgorithmsHS256, RS256, ES256, EdDSA and more, from the UI
IP AnonymizationGDPR-compliant option to anonymize stored IP addresses
Data Retention PoliciesConfigurable 1–365 day retention for analytics and token data
Support & Developer Tools
Priority SupportDirect help from the developer
Detailed DocumentationGuides, examples, best practices
30+ Developer Hooks & FiltersActions and filters for deep integration
Terms of admissionFree foreverFrom $59.99/yr

Six keys the lobby never cut

Each is something the free plugin doesn't ship with — and something you'd otherwise build, debug, and maintain yourself.

“I need refresh tokens.”

Keep users logged in without storing passwords. Secure 64-character refresh tokens with family tracking detect replay attacks automatically.

Token Refresh + Replay Detection

“I need to revoke any token instantly.”

Revoke any token in a single click. Stop a compromised session from hitting your API before the next request lands.

Instant Revocation

“I need automatic protection on credential changes.”

Tokens auto-revoke when a user changes their password, email, or role — so one leaked credential never leaves the API wide open.

Auto-Revoke Rules

“I need to see every token at a glance.”

Every active token in one dashboard — owner, expiry, last activity, country of origin. No more guessing which app still holds a session.

Token Dashboard + GeoIP

“I need API analytics and rate limiting.”

Success and failure rates, response times, 7/30/90-day windows. Built-in IP rate limiting and automatic security headers on every response.

Analytics + Rate Limiting

“I need a UI instead of custom code.”

Drop your secret key into wp-config.php once. Everything else — signing algorithm, token lifetime, CORS, retention policy — lives in WordPress admin instead of code.

Configuration via WP Admin

Not just authentication. Complete token control.

The deposit-box ledger

Token Dashboard

Every active token in one view: who owns it, when it was issued, when it expires, its last activity. Revoke with one click — try it: press any active box to seal it.

Today's ledger

Active
2
Revoked
2
Expired
1
Standing orders
Password changeEvery key that user holds is revoked.
Email changeSessions invalidated on identity changes.
Role changeOne compromised account doesn't mean open API access.

Engraved to order

Custom Claims

Add custom claims to JWT tokens using WordPress filters.

functions.php 
add_filter('jwt_auth_token_before_sign', function($token, $user) {
    $token['customer_type'] = get_user_meta($user->ID, 'customer_type', true);
    $token['loyalty_points'] = get_user_meta($user->ID, 'loyalty_points', true);
    $token['preferred_currency'] = get_user_meta($user->ID, 'currency', true);
    return $token;
}, 10, 2);

The guard's logbook

Security Audit Trail

Complete compliance logging with full context.

Created
June 13, 2025 3:08 am
IP
110.11.194.83
User agent
Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10_15_7) Chrome/124
Hash
bb414972b6df2f5a902...
User
John Doe (ID 1)
Last used
June 13, 2025 3:08 am
Revoked
June 13, 2025 3:08 am

The teller's tally

Usage Analytics

Authentication events, success and failure rates, response times, geographic distribution.

SuccessfulFailedSpecimen figures

The manager's desk

Admin Configuration

Aside from the secret key, every setting lives in WordPress admin instead of code.

  • JWT token expiration 7 days
  • Refresh token expiration 30 days
  • Analytics retention 90 days

Generate Token

Authenticate users and issue tokens with a single API call.

POST /wp-json/jwt-auth/v1/token

Validate Token

Signature check, claims validation, expiration status.

POST /wp-json/jwt-auth/v1/token/validate

Refresh Token

Auto renewal, lifecycle management, session continuity.

POST /wp-json/jwt-auth/v1/token/refresh
60requests / minute, per IP

The turnstile

Rate Limiting & Security Headers

IP-based limiting at 60 requests a minute by default — configurable, answered with HTTP 429 — plus automatic protection headers on every response. No nginx config required.

HSTSX-Frame-OptionsX-Content-Type-OptionsXSS-Protection

Works with React, Vue, Flutter, mobile apps, or any client. Signs with HS256/384/512, RS256/384/512, ES256/384/512, PS256/384/512 or EdDSA. Sixty features in all.

Six steps down to the vault floor

What happens after purchase, in order.

  1. Install Pro

    Download the Pro zip from your account, upload through Plugins → Add New.

  2. Activate your license

    Paste the key once. Local and staging installs don't count against the quota.

  3. Configure JWT

    Drop your secret key into wp-config.php once; pick signing algorithm, token lifetime, CORS, retention from the admin UI.

  4. Enable Pro features

    Refresh tokens, auto-revoke rules, analytics, rate limiting. Each is a single checkbox.

  5. Verify in the token dashboard

    Hit your API; watch tokens appear live with owner, expiry, IP, country.

  6. 14-day compatibility safety net

    Support reaches the plugin author directly. If Pro can't be made to work on your stack, you get a refund.

“Most teams have Pro running before they refill their coffee.”

60,000+ sites trust our authentication

Letters of reference, as filed on WordPress.org.

“Easy, stable, powerful, extensible”

Allowed me to get up and running with a Vue.js frontend authentication flow within minutes. Really great documentation too!

MadeByCaliper

“Perfect to use for API”

JWT is brillant and it works out of the box. Further to this is it really stable and does it job.

Steffi

“High quality plugin”

Delivers what is promised. And that's quite comprehensive list of features. Recommended.

Martin Šenkeřík

“Very useful plugin”

I'm using this plugin since some months and it works perfectly, a simple way to authenticate from ext. apps

softradeweb

Exactly as described, very easy to use and clear documentation. Thank you

WildPress

“Great plugin!”

I've been using the plugin for over year, it's very good and user friendly!

Mwale Kalenga

“Simply perfect!”

I integrated it with my Flutter app, and it works flawlessly.

graficowalab

“Perfect”

Does exactly what it states! Have been using this plugin for about a year now and haven't had any problems!

xero2112

Certificates of deposit

Simple, site-based pricing — every plan is full Pro.

Professional

Single Site

1 site

$59.99

per year

Full Pro for one production site. Local and staging installs are free.

Get Single Site

Professional

Team

Up to 5 sites

$149.99

per year

Full Pro across up to five sites. Local and staging installs are free.

Get Team

Professional

Agency

Up to 20 sites

$339.99

per year

Full Pro across up to twenty sites, and adds white-labeling.

Get Agency

Every plan includes

  • Token Management Dashboard
  • Token Refresh with Replay Detection
  • Instant & Auto Revocation
  • Usage Analytics (7d/30d/90d)
  • Rate Limiting & Security Headers
  • GeoIP Tracking
  • All settings via UI
  • IP Anonymization & Data Retention
  • 30+ Developer Hooks & Filters
  • Priority Support

14-day compatibility guarantee on every plan. One payment, no upsells inside the plugin. Requires PHP 8.1+ and WordPress 5.0+.

Enquiries at the desk

What does Pro do that the free plugin does not?

The free plugin issues and validates JWT tokens — that is it. Pro adds the production layer most teams build by hand: token dashboard, refresh tokens with replay-attack detection, instant and automatic revocation, analytics over 7/30/90 days, IP-based rate limiting, automatic security headers, configurable signing algorithms, GDPR-friendly data retention. Aside from the secret key in wp-config.php, every Pro setting is managed from the WordPress admin UI.

Does this plugin work out of the box?

Yes. Pro adds a professional JWT layer on top of the WP REST API: create, validate, refresh, revoke tokens so users can authenticate from mobile apps, SPAs, or any external system. You still implement the calling logic in those clients.

What happens if Pro does not work on my setup?

Every plan includes a 14-day compatibility guarantee. Open a support ticket and we work the issue with you directly. If Pro genuinely cannot run on your stack, you get a refund (processor fees, typically 3–5%, are deducted).

Does a local install count as a site for my license?

No. Local and staging environments do not count against your quota.

Do you offer lifetime access?

Yes. Every plan has a yearly and a lifetime option; lifetime is a one-time payment.

Do you offer a free trial?

No traditional trial, but the 14-day compatibility guarantee covers the only risk that matters: whether Pro runs on your stack.

What are the system requirements?

PHP 8.1+, WordPress 5.0+ with the REST API enabled, HTTP Authorization header enabled on the server.

How does token refresh work?

On login the client gets an access token (default 7 days) and a refresh token (default 30 days). When the access token expires the client exchanges the refresh token for a new one without re-prompting the user. Refresh tokens are 64 characters, tracked as a family, and detect replay attacks automatically.

What happens to tokens when a user changes password, email, or role?

By default all of that user's tokens are revoked. Each rule can be toggled independently and customized with filters.

What signing algorithms are supported?

HS256/384/512, RS256/384/512, ES256/384/512, PS256/384/512, EdDSA; chosen in the settings UI or via the jwt_auth_algorithm filter.

Keep every key on the ledger.

Track every token, log every access, revoke in one click — from wp-admin, on the plugin 60,000+ sites already run. Backed by a 14-day compatibility guarantee.

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