Signing algorithm

PS256

PS256 is a JWT signing algorithm in the RSA-PSS family. See its key type, hash and whether this tool can verify it below.

Family
RSA-PSS
Key type
Asymmetric (private/public key)
Hash
SHA-256
Verifiable here
No (public key needed)

How it works

PS256/384/512 are RSA signatures using probabilistic padding (PSS). They use the same keys as RS* but apply the modern recommended padding for extra security margin.

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