Descrición
Unlike basic JWT plugins that use single long-lived tokens, JWT Auth Pro implements modern OAuth 2.0 security best practices with short-lived access tokens and secure refresh tokens.
Why JWT Auth Pro?
The Problem with Basic JWT Plugins:
* Long-lived tokens (24h+) = Higher security risk
* No refresh mechanism = Tokens live until expiry
* XSS vulnerable = Tokens stored in localStorage
* No revocation = Can’t invalidate compromised tokens
JWT Auth Pro Solution:
* Short-lived access tokens (1h default) = Minimal attack window
* Secure refresh tokens = HTTP-only cookies, XSS protected
* Automatic token rotation = Fresh tokens on each refresh
* Complete session control = Revoke any user session instantly
Features
- Simple JWT Authentication – Clean, stateless token-based auth
- HTTPOnly Refresh Tokens – Secure refresh tokens in HTTP-only cookies
- Token Rotation – Automatic refresh token rotation for enhanced security
- CORS Support – Proper cross-origin request handling
- Clean Admin Interface – Simple configuration in WordPress admin
- Developer Friendly – Clear endpoints and documentation
Security Comparison
Feature
Basic JWT Plugins
JWT Auth Pro
Token Lifetime
Long (hours/days)
Short (1 hour)
Refresh Tokens
None
Secure HTTP-only
XSS Protection
Limited
HTTP-only cookies
Token Revocation
Manual only
Automatic rotation
Session Management
None
Database tracking
Security Metadata
None
IP + User Agent
Perfect for:
- Single Page Applications (React, Vue, Angular)
- Mobile Applications (iOS, Android)
- API Integrations (Third-party services)
- Headless WordPress (Decoupled architecture)
API Endpoints
POST /wp-json/jwt/v1/token– Login and get access tokenPOST /wp-json/jwt/v1/refresh– Refresh access tokenGET /wp-json/jwt/v1/verify– Verify token and get user infoPOST /wp-json/jwt/v1/logout– Logout and revoke refresh token
Security
- Stateless Authentication – JWT tokens contain all necessary information
- HTTPOnly Cookies – Refresh tokens stored securely, inaccessible to JavaScript
- Token Rotation – Refresh tokens automatically rotate on use
- Configurable Expiration – Set custom expiration times
- IP & User Agent Tracking – Additional security metadata
Support
For support and documentation, visit: https://github.com/juanma-wp/jwt-auth-pro-wp-rest-api
Privacy Policy
This plugin stores user session data including IP addresses and user agent strings for security purposes. This data is used solely for authentication and security monitoring.
Instalación
- Upload the plugin files to
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Go to Settings JWT Auth Pro to configure the plugin
Configuration
Via wp-config.php (Recommended for production):
php
define('JWT_AUTH_PRO_SECRET', 'your-super-secret-key-here');
define('JWT_AUTH_PRO_ACCESS_TTL', 3600); // 1 hour
define('JWT_AUTH_PRO_REFRESH_TTL', 2592000); // 30 days
Via WordPress Admin:
Go to Settings JWT Auth Pro to configure:
* JWT Secret Key
* Token expiration times
* CORS allowed origins
* Debug logging
Preguntas frecuentes
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How is this different from other JWT plugins?
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JWT Auth Pro implements modern security best practices with short-lived access tokens and secure refresh tokens, unlike basic JWT plugins that use long-lived tokens vulnerable to XSS attacks.
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Is HTTPS required?
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HTTPS is strongly recommended for HTTPOnly cookies to work securely, especially in production environments.
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Can I use this with mobile apps?
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Yes! JWT Auth Pro is designed specifically for modern applications including mobile apps, SPAs, and API integrations.
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How do I revoke a user’s session?
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You can revoke individual user sessions through the admin interface or programmatically using the provided API endpoints.
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Rexistro de cambios
1.0.0
- Initial release
- JWT authentication with access and refresh tokens
- HTTPOnly cookie support for secure refresh tokens
- Automatic token rotation
- CORS configuration
- Admin interface for plugin configuration
- Database session tracking
- IP and User Agent metadata for enhanced security


