Security
OAuth
An open standard for access delegation, allowing users to grant third-party access without sharing passwords.
Why it matters
- Enables secure third-party integrations
- Users control what access to grant
- Industry standard for API authorization
When to use
- For social login features
- When building integrations with other platforms
- When exposing APIs to third parties
Common mistakes
- Confusing OAuth with authentication
- Not validating redirect URIs properly
- Requesting more permissions than needed
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