JSON Point

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about JSON Point below.

General

What is JSON Point?

JSON Point is a free, browser-based tool that lets you format, validate, inspect, and share JSON data quickly. No installation or sign-up required.

Do I need an account to use JSON Point?

No. You can format, inspect, and share JSON snippets without creating an account. An account is only needed if you want to manage your shared snippets from a dashboard.

Is JSON Point free to use?

Yes. JSON Point is completely free for everyone.

Formatting & Viewing

How do I format JSON?

Paste your JSON into the editor on the home page. JSON Point validates it in real time and displays the formatted output with syntax highlighting automatically.

What is the tree view?

The tree view displays your JSON as a collapsible, hierarchical structure. Arrays show indexed entries and objects show their keys, making it easy to navigate deeply nested data.

Can I search within my JSON?

Yes. Use the search feature to filter and highlight specific keys or values inside your JSON document.

Can I download or copy the formatted JSON?

Yes. You can copy the formatted output to your clipboard or download it as a .json file.

Sharing

How do I share a JSON snippet?

After pasting valid JSON, click Save. JSON Point generates a unique short link (e.g. /s/abc123) that you can share with anyone.

Can I set an expiration on shared snippets?

Yes. When saving, choose an expiration period — from 1 day up to 3 months, or no expiration at all. Once expired, the snippet will no longer be accessible.

Can I password-protect a shared snippet?

Yes. You can set a password when saving a snippet. Anyone accessing the link will need to enter the password before viewing the JSON content.

What happens when a snippet expires?

Expired snippets return a "Gone" response and can no longer be viewed by anyone.

Security & Privacy

Is my JSON data secure?

Snippet passwords are securely hashed and never stored in plain text. All connections use HTTPS. However, shared snippets are accessible to anyone with the link unless password-protected.

Does JSON Point support two-factor authentication?

Yes. If you create an account, you can enable two-factor authentication (2FA) using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Authy. Recovery codes are also provided.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Settings → Profile and use the account deletion option. You will need to confirm your password before the account is permanently removed.

Troubleshooting

Why does it say my JSON is invalid?

JSON Point validates your input in real time. Common issues include trailing commas, unquoted keys, or single quotes instead of double quotes. Check the error message for details on what needs to be fixed.

I lost the link to my snippet. Can I recover it?

If you are not signed in, there is no way to recover a lost link. We recommend bookmarking or copying the link immediately after saving.

I forgot the password for my snippet. What can I do?

Snippet passwords are hashed and cannot be recovered. If you have lost the password, the snippet cannot be accessed.