Difference between revisions of "OAuth 2.0"
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::Using OAuth is easy for both users and developers. All a user has to do to grant access to a certain application is to klick on the "Authorize" button on SoFurry when asked. | ::Using OAuth is easy for both users and developers. All a user has to do to grant access to a certain application is to klick on the "Authorize" button on SoFurry when asked. | ||
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| + | == Authorization types (Grant types) == | ||
| + | SoFurry supports multiple grant types: | ||
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| + | *'''Authorization code''' | ||
| + | *'''Client credentials''' | ||
| + | *'''User credentials''' | ||
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| + | Though, to provide better security, only the "Authorization code" and "Client credential" type can be used by 3rd-party developers. | ||
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| + | Furthermore, SoFurry also supports refresh tokens. | ||
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| + | == Authorization code request flow == | ||
| + | [[File:OAuth Auth code flow.png]] | ||
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| + | == Client credentials request flow == | ||
| + | [[File:OAuth Client credentials flow.png]] | ||
Revision as of 21:44, 5 March 2016
SoFurry uses OAuth 2.0 to provide authorized access to its API.
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Contents
Features
- Secure:
- Users are not required to share their passwords with 3rd party applications, increasing account security.
- Standard:
- A wealth of client libraries and example code are compatible with SoFurry's OAuth implementation.
- Easy:
- Using OAuth is easy for both users and developers. All a user has to do to grant access to a certain application is to klick on the "Authorize" button on SoFurry when asked.
Authorization types (Grant types)
SoFurry supports multiple grant types:
- Authorization code
- Client credentials
- User credentials
Though, to provide better security, only the "Authorization code" and "Client credential" type can be used by 3rd-party developers.
Furthermore, SoFurry also supports refresh tokens.
Authorization code request flow
Client credentials request flow
