10 Questions
The resource owner in OAuth 2 is the one who stores the data.
False
OAuth 2 involves the client requesting access to resources, and the resource owner issuing an access token.
False
Access tokens in OAuth 2 cannot be set to expire or be revoked by the user.
False
OAuth 2 supports refresh tokens for automatic renewal of access tokens without user intervention.
True
The client in OAuth 2 is the one who wants to access the data.
True
Who is the resource owner in OAuth 2?
The user who owns the data
What role does the client play in OAuth 2?
Requesting access to resources
What happens after the resource owner grants consent in OAuth 2?
The authorization server issues an access token after verification
Which entity stores the data in OAuth 2?
Resource server
What feature of OAuth 2 allows for the automatic renewal of access tokens without user intervention?
Refresh tokens
Study Notes
- OAuth 2 is a protocol that allows secure third-party access to a user's data without sharing passwords, providing a special key for access.
- In the context of OAuth 2, the resource owner is the user who owns the data, the resource server stores the data, the client wants to access the data, and the authorization server manages the OAuth 2 process.
- The OAuth 2 flow involves the client requesting access to resources, the resource owner granting consent, the authorization server issuing an access token after verification, and the client using this token to access authorized resources.
- Access tokens in OAuth 2 can be set to expire after a certain time or revoked by the user, enhancing security.
- OAuth 2 also supports refresh tokens, allowing for the automatic renewal of access tokens without user intervention, contributing to a seamless and secure app interaction experience.
Learn about OAuth 2, a protocol facilitating secure third-party access to user data without sharing passwords. Explore the roles of resource owner, client, resource server, and authorization server in the OAuth 2 process, including access token management and refresh token functionalities.
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