In this video, we will learn JWT Authentication in Django REST Framework (DRF) using the SimpleJWT library.
We’ll understand how JWT works internally, set up access & refresh tokens, and secure API endpoints using IsAuthenticatedOrReadOnly permission.
This tutorial includes complete code, configuration, and Postman testing, making it perfect for beginners and backend developers learning Django APIs.
📚 What You Will Learn
-- What is JWT Authentication
-- How JWT works internally (Header + Payload + Signature)
-- Install & configure SimpleJWT in Django
-- Generate Access & Refresh Tokens
-- Protect routes using IsAuthenticatedOrReadOnly
-- Test API with Postman (Authentication Flow)
-- Refresh token flow explained
-- Error handling & common mistakes
⚙️ Technologies Used
Django
Django REST Framework
SimpleJWT
Postman / Thunder Client
Python
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