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An open protocol to allow secure authorization in a simple and standard method from web, mobile and desktop applications.

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For app developers...

If you're building...

• web applications
• desktop applications
• mobile applications
• JavaScript or browser-based apps

OAuth is a way to get access to protected data from an application. It's safer and more secure than asking users to log in with passwords.

For API developers...

If you're supporting...

• web applications
• mobile applications
• server-side APIs
• mashups

Use OAuth to let application developers securely get access to your users' data without sharing their passwords.

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