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# JWT (JSON Web Token)

The ***JWT (JSON Web Token)*** entry allows users to securely generate and store JSON web tokens, as well as related metadata and credentials, in Remote Desktop Manager.

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW4441_2026_1.png)

#### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="181.20001220703125">SETTING</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Entry type</strong></td><td><p>Choose a method to retrieve the JSON Web Token between:</p><ul><li><strong>File (local)</strong>: Retrieve a token from a file located on the local computer.</li><li><strong>Embedded data</strong>: Use a generated token from the <strong>JWT generator</strong> integrated into Remote Desktop Manager.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Generate a new package with the current selection</strong></td><td>Generate a new token and open the JWT generator window, in which can be determined which <strong>Algorithm</strong>to use, entered <strong>Claims</strong>and <strong>Custom claims</strong>, and preview what the token package will look like.The <strong>View</strong> button above the <strong>JWT token</strong> field brings up the same window, only without generating a new token.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Secret key</strong></td><td>Decryption key of the token. This field is automatically filled when generating a new token or importing one from a local file. The field can be made visible by clicking the <strong>Reveal password</strong> next to it.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Login name

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="125.20001220703125"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>This username will be used when authenticating into sessions using the JWT entry as linked credentials.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Enter the password associated with the username. Generate a password or use the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/tools/password/">Password generator</a>. The password can be revealed or hidden by clicking the eye icon.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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