https://github.com/euginfrancis/esp32_jwt_auth
A library for implementing JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication on the ESP32 microcontroller. This project enables secure user authentication for IoT applications, offering easy integration, robust JWT handling, and support for secure data transmission.
https://github.com/euginfrancis/esp32_jwt_auth
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A library for implementing JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication on the ESP32 microcontroller. This project enables secure user authentication for IoT applications, offering easy integration, robust JWT handling, and support for secure data transmission.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/euginfrancis/esp32_jwt_auth
- Owner: euginfrancis
- Created: 2024-10-28T15:36:15.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-01T11:36:58.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-06T21:47:22.209Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: authentication-protocols, cross-platform-compatibility, esp-idf-framework, esp32, iot, jwt, open-source-contribution, real-world-use-cases, security, tutorial-and-learning-resource
- Language: C
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- Size: 44.9 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# ESP32 JWT Authentication with ESP-IDF 🚀
 
## Overview 🌐
Welcome to the **ESP32 JWT Authentication** repository! This project demonstrates how to implement JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication on an ESP32 microcontroller using the ESP-IDF framework in Visual Studio Code. Ideal for secure communication in IoT applications! 🔒
## Features ✨
- **Secure Authentication**: Utilizes JWT for stateless authentication. 🛡️
- **ESP-IDF Compatibility**: Built with the ESP-IDF framework for advanced ESP32 projects. ⚙️
- **Modular Design**: Easy to integrate with existing applications. 🔄
- **Robust Handling**: Efficient JWT management for secure API communication. 📡
## Getting Started 🚀
### Prerequisites 📋
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- **ESP32 Board**: Any compatible ESP32 development board. 🖥️
- **ESP-IDF**: Install the latest version from the [ESP-IDF official website](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32/get-started/index.html). 📚
- **Visual Studio Code**: Install VS Code along with the ESP-IDF extension. 💻
### Installation 🛠️
1. **Clone the Repository** 📥
```bash
git clone https://github.com/euginfrancis/ESP32_JWT_Auth.git
cd ESP32_JWT_Auth
2. **Set Up ESP-IDF Environment** 🌟
Follow the instructions in the ESP-IDF documentation to set up your development environment.
3. **Configure Wi-Fi Credentials** 📶
Edit the sdkconfig or the respective configuration file to set your Wi-Fi SSID and password.
4. **Build and Flash the Project** 🔄
Use the following commands in the terminal:
```bash
idf.py menuconfig # Configure project settings
idf.py build # Build the project
idf.py flash # Flash the project to your ESP32
5. **Example Usage** 📖
This project includes an example to demonstrate JWT authentication. Follow the instructions in the code comments to test the functionality.
## How It Works 🔍
- **Authentication Flow**: The ESP32 sends a request to an authentication server to obtain a JWT. 📨
- **Token Storage**: The JWT is securely stored in memory for subsequent use. 💾
- **API Calls**: The ESP32 includes the JWT in the HTTP headers for authenticating further requests. 📢
## Contributing 🤝
We welcome contributions! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
## License 📜
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE). See the LICENSE file for more details.
## Support ❓
For questions or assistance, please open an issue in this repository, and we’ll be happy to help! 🤗