OAuth Introduction

OAuth is an open-standard authorization protocol that allows users to delegate access to their resources without sharing credentials. It's widely used for secure authentication in web and mobile applications.

Key Features

  • Secure Token-Based Access: Uses access tokens instead of passwords to authenticate requests.
  • Granular Permissions: Enables fine-grained control over resource access (e.g., read-only vs. edit).
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Works seamlessly across web, mobile, and desktop apps.

Common Use Cases

  • 🌐 Third-Party Login: Let users log in via Google, Facebook, or GitHub.
  • 📁 API Access: Grant applications access to user data on platforms like Spotify or Twitter.
  • 🛡️ Single Sign-On (SSO): Simplify login processes across multiple services.

For a quickstart guide on implementing OAuth, visit oauth-quickstart.

OAuth Workflow
OAuth Security