OAuth, short for “Open Authorization,” is an industry-standard authentication protocol used for secure authorization and access delegation. It allows users to grant limited access to their resources on one website (known as the “service provider”) to another website or application (the “consumer”) without sharing their credentials directly. OAuth plays a critical role in enabling secure and controlled access to APIs, protecting user data, and enhancing user experience across various web and mobile applications.
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