OAuth

What is OAuth:

• An open protocol to allow secure authorization in a simple and standard method from web, mobile and desktop applications.
• OAuth doesn’t share password data but instead uses authorization tokens to prove an identity between consumers and service providers.

OAuth Examples

• The simplest example of OAuth in action is one website saying “hey, do you want to log into our website with other website’s login?”

The most common OAuth 2.0 grant types are listed below.

• Authorization Code
• Implicit
• Password
• Client Credentials
• Device Code
• Refresh Token

How OAuth Works?

Advantages of OAuth 2.0

• is a very flexible protocol .

• OAuth 2.0 relies on SSL which is used to ensure cryptography industry protocols and are being used to keep the data safe.

• It allows limited access to the user’s data and allows accessing when authorization tokens expire.

• It has ability to share data for users without having to release personal information.

• It is easier to implement and provides stronger authentication.

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