security

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11 October

What is the OAuth 2.0 Implicit Grant Type?

The Implicit Grant Type is a way for a single-page JavaScript app to get an access token without an intermediate code exchange step. It was originally created for use by JavaScript apps (which don’t have a way to safely store secrets) but is only recommended in specific situations. This post is the…

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10 October

What is the OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Grant Type?

The Authorization Code Grant Type is probably the most common of the OAuth 2.0 grant types that you’ll encounter. It is used by both web apps and native apps to get an access token after a user authorizes an app. This post is the first part of a series where we explore frequently used OAuth 2.…

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