I'm trying to understand what a Zendesk OAuth token is. I've heard about OAuth tokens before, but I'm not sure how they specifically work in the context of Zendesk. Can someone explain this to me?
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DigitalDynastyGuard
Fri Feb 21 2025
The primary function of OAuth tokens is to restrict access to a Zendesk account by utilizing scopes.
Valentina
Fri Feb 21 2025
Scopes serve as a mechanism to define the specific permissions granted to a token.
CharmedFantasy
Fri Feb 21 2025
Developers frequently leverage OAuth access tokens for authenticating Zendesk API requests.
DaeguDivaDanceQueen
Fri Feb 21 2025
OAuth tokens are distinct from API tokens in that they are associated with a particular user.
Daniele
Fri Feb 21 2025
This process necessitates the implementation of an OAuth authorization flow, which mandates user interaction.