Token Expired Error
JWT token expired error explained. Check exp claim, implement refresh tokens, and handle expiration gracefully.
Quick Answer
To fix Token Expired Error, decode the token first, check the alg header matches your verification method, confirm the secret or JWKS URL is correct, and validate exp, iss, and aud claims.
Error: Token Expired
The exp claim indicates when the token expires. After this time, servers must reject the token.
Fix
- Obtain a new token via refresh token flow
- Re-authenticate the user if refresh token is also expired
- Check clock skew — allow small leeway (e.g. 30s) server-side
Debugging Token Expired Error
The error Token Expired Error means JWT verification failed. Decode the token, check alg, verify exp is not past, and confirm the secret or JWKS URL matches your auth provider.
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FAQ
Why am I getting token expired?
The exp claim timestamp is in the past. The token is no longer valid.