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4. OAuth 2.0: Managing Secure Access in Modern Apps

πŸ”‘ OAuth 2.0 Overview β€” OAuth 2.0 is an open-standard protocol that allows applications to access user resources on another service without sharing passwords. It uses tokens to grant limited access to user accounts.

πŸ”„ Authorization Flow β€” The OAuth 2.0 process involves several steps, including obtaining a client ID and secret, redirecting users to an authorization endpoint, and exchanging authorization codes for access tokens.

πŸ”’ Security Benefits β€” OAuth 2.0 enhances security by allowing applications to access user accounts without revealing passwords. Tokens expire after a set period, reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

πŸ“± Versatility β€” OAuth 2.0 supports various applications, including web, mobile, and IoT devices, making it a flexible solution for different platforms.

πŸ”„ Token Management β€” OAuth 2.0 involves managing access and refresh tokens, which are used to maintain secure access to resources over time.

OAuth 2.0 Components

πŸ†” Client ID and Secret β€” These are credentials obtained during app registration, essential for initiating the OAuth flow.

πŸ”— Authorization Endpoint β€” The URL where users are redirected to grant permissions to the application.

πŸ”‘ Access Token β€” A token obtained after user authorization, used to access protected resources.

πŸ”„ Refresh Token β€” A token that allows the application to obtain a new access token without user intervention.

πŸ”’ Scopes β€” Define the level of access the application is requesting from the user.

Security Features

πŸ”’ Token Expiry β€” Access tokens have a limited lifespan, reducing the risk of misuse if compromised.

πŸ” HTTPS Requirement β€” All OAuth 2.0 communications must be secured using HTTPS to prevent interception.

πŸ”„ PKCE β€” Proof Key for Code Exchange is used to enhance security in mobile and native applications.

πŸ›‘οΈ Bearer Tokens β€” OAuth 2.0 uses bearer tokens, which require secure transmission to prevent unauthorized access.

πŸ” Granular Permissions β€” Users can grant specific permissions to applications, limiting access to only necessary resources.

Implementation Steps

1️⃣ Register Application β€” Sign up on the platform's developer portal and obtain a client ID and secret.

2️⃣ Initiate OAuth Flow β€” Redirect users to the authorization endpoint with the necessary parameters.

3️⃣ User Authorization β€” Users grant permissions, and the application receives an authorization code.

4️⃣ Exchange Code for Token β€” The server exchanges the authorization code for an access token.

5️⃣ Use Access Token β€” The application uses the access token to make authenticated requests to the resource server.

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