Overview
An open standard for access delegation commonly used for token-based authentication and authorization.
Detailed Description
OAuth is an open standard for access delegation, commonly used as a way for internet users to grant websites or applications access to their information on other websites but without giving them the passwords. This mechanism is used by companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Twitter.
Use Cases & Examples
- ✓Social login integration
- ✓Third-party app authorization
- ✓API access control
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