How do I implement JWT authentication in Flask using Flask-JWT-Extended?

How do I implement JWT authentication in Flask using Flask-JWT-Extended?

To implement JWT authentication in Flask, first install Flask-JWT-Extended using pip. Then, set up your Flask app and configure the JWT secret key.

What are the main features of Flask-JWT-Extended?

Flask-JWT-Extended provides features like token creation, token refreshing, and user identity management, making JWT handling easier.

Can you show me a basic example of how to create a JWT token?

Sure! After setting up your app, you can create a token using create_access_token(identity=user_id) where user_id is the identifier for the user.

How do I protect my routes with JWT?

You can protect your routes by using the @jwt_required() decorator, which ensures that a valid token is provided in the request.