When to Use a Custom OAuth App

Creating a custom OAuth app is required for desktop applications.

Desktop Authentication with your OAuth App

Follow the steps below to authenticate with the credentials for a custom OAuth app. See Creating a Custom OAuth App.

Get an OAuth Access Token

After setting the following, you are ready to connect:

• OAuthClientId: Set this to the Client Id in your app settings.
• OAuthClientSecret: Set this to the Client Secret in your app settings.
• CallbackURL: Set this to the Redirect URL in your app settings, such as http://localhost:33333. .

When you connect with InitiateOAuth set to GETANDREFRESH the driver opens the OAuth endpoint in your default browser. Log in and grant permissions to the application.