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Prerequisites

Before installing JWT Auth Pro, ensure your system meets these requirements:

WordPress

WordPress 6.0 or higher

PHP

PHP 8.1 or higher

SSL

Valid SSL certificate for production use

REST API

WordPress REST API enabled

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Upgrading from Free Version

If you’re currently using the JWT Authentication for WP REST API plugin, upgrading to JWT Auth Pro is seamless:
1

Purchase Pro License

Get your JWT Auth Pro license from our website
2

Deactivate Free Plugin

Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and deactivate the free “JWT Authentication for WP REST API” plugin
3

Install Pro Version

Follow the installation steps above to install and activate JWT Auth Pro
JWT Auth Pro is 100% backwards compatible with the free version. Your existing JWT implementation will continue to work without any code changes required.

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Installation Steps

Follow these steps to get JWT Auth Pro up and running:
1

Purchase License

  1. Visit JWT Auth Pro website
  2. Choose your preferred license tier
  3. Complete the purchase process
  4. Check your email for license key and download link
2

Plugin Installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  3. Click Choose File and select the downloaded ZIP file
  4. Click Install Now
  5. After installation, click Activate Plugin
3

License Activation

  1. Go to Settings > JWT Auth Pro > Account
  2. Enter your license key in the activation field
  3. Click Activate License
  4. Wait for confirmation message

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Post-Installation Setup

After installation, you’ll need to configure these essential settings: Configure your WordPress permalinks:
  1. Go to Settings > Permalinks
  2. Select “Post name” option (https://your-site.com/sample-post/)
  3. Avoid default permalink structure (https://your-site.com/?p=123)
  4. Save changes

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Secret Key Configuration

Add the following code to your wp-config.php file: 
// Add this to your wp-config.php
define('JWT_AUTH_SECRET_KEY', 'YOUR-UNIQUE-SECRET-KEY');
Never share or commit your secret key. Keep it secure and unique for each environment.

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CORS Configuration (Optional)

If your API clients are on different domains:
  1. Go to Settings > JWT Auth Pro > Settings
  2. Enable CORS Support
  3. Add your allowed domains
  4. Save changes

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Verify Installation

To verify your installation is working correctly: 
curl -X POST \
  https://your-site.com/wp-json/jwt-auth/v1/token \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"username": "your-username", "password": "your-password"}'

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Caching Data

The dashboard data is subject to caching:
  • General status metrics refresh every 8 hours
  • Chart data updates every 24 hours
  • Token listing shows real-time data without caching
When first setting up, please allow up to 8 hours for initial dashboard data to appear.
If you need to deactivate the caching on the general stats, change the constant WP_DEBUG to true in your wp-config.php file.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues during installation, check these common solutions:
  • Ensure your WordPress version is compatible
  • Verify PHP version requirements
  • Check if REST API is accessible
  • Confirm SSL certificate is valid
  • Verify license key is active
For additional support, visit our support portal or contact our team with your license key ready.