Method SignedString

token.go:63–77

SignedString creates and returns a complete, signed JWT. The token is signed using the SigningMethod specified in the token. Please refer to https://golang-jwt.github.io/jwt/usage/signing_methods/#signing-methods-and-key-types for an overview of the different signing methods and their respective key

(key any)

// for an overview of the different signing methods and their respective key
// types.
func (t *Token) SignedString(key any) (string, error) {
	sstr, err := t.SigningString()
	if err != nil {
		return "", err
	}

	sig, err := t.Method.Sign(sstr, key)
	if err != nil {
		return "", err
	}

	t.Signature = sig

	return sstr + "." + t.EncodeSegment(sig), nil
}

// SigningString generates the signing string.  This is the most expensive part
// of the whole deal. Unless you need this for something special, just go