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Glossary Term Open Authorization

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What is Open Authorization?

OAuth is an open standard authorization framework that enables third-party applications to obtain limited access to an HTTP service, either on behalf of a resource owner or by allowing the third-party application to obtain access on its own behalf.

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Understanding Open Authorization

Open Authorization (OAuth) is an industry-standard protocol that enables third-party applications to obtain limited access to an HTTP service, either on behalf of a resource owner or with his authorization. OAuth is commonly used for allowing users to grant websites or applications access to their information from other websites without revealing their passwords.

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