oAuth2 access token issuing. The oauth2 server supports 2 endpoints.
The oauth2 server supports 2 endpoints:
- token: issues an access token based on the request body parameters
- authorize: used internally from apps to authorize the usage of resources or explicit authentication from 3th party users.
Parameters
Parameter | Definition |
|---|---|
grant_type | There are 3 types of gran types available in the API, these are:
|
client_secret | Client secret is a secret hash that will be provide to you when you issue your api access. |
client_id | Client id is your unique id to use the api, handed to you when you request access to the api |
username | Username is the username for a registered user. You should include this while using password grant_type only. The resulting access token should enable your app to make calls on behalf of the registered user. Such calls might include: /PlaceBid, /UserStatement, etc.. |
password | The selected password from your registered user through the api. |
code | Authorization code, obtained from oauth2 server (required when using authorization_code grant type) |
redirect_uri | URL to redirect the user back to (required when using authorization_code grant type) |