OAuth Implementation Guide

Overview

OAuth is an industry-standard protocol for authorization, enabling secure access to resources without exposing credentials. This guide provides detailed steps for implementing OAuth in your application.

Key Concepts

• Authorization Code Grant: The most common flow for web applications.
• Client Credentials Grant: Used for server-to-server authentication.
• Token Endpoint: Issues access tokens after successful authentication.

Implementation Steps

1. Register Your Client
   • Navigate to /OAuth_Client_Registration for setup instructions.
2. Request Authorization
   • Redirect users to the authorization endpoint with required parameters.
3. Handle Token Response
   • Exchange the authorization code for an access token.

Configuration Example

GET /authorize?response_type=code&client_id=your_client_id&redirect_uri=https://example.com/callback HTTP/1.1

Security Best Practices

• Always use HTTPS for secure communication.
• Store client secrets securely (e.g., environment variables).
• Rotate tokens periodically to mitigate risks.

For further details on token usage, see /OAuth_Token_Usage. 🛡️