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Changing scope permissions
If the scope permissions are later changed in the app, does a new access token apply those changes? Or is it necessary to revoke the old refresh token, obtain a new refresh token, and then get a new...
Paul R.17 wrote:
If the scope permissions are later changed in the app, does a new access token apply those changes?
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Hi Paul R.17,
If you mean, "new access token" got at initial authorization - Yes, otherwise - No. The token' rights/scopes are not retroactive; they keep the state as is/was on authorization.
Paul R.17 wrote:
... is it necessary to revoke the old refresh token, obtain a new refresh token, and then get a new access token to ensure that the app permissions are enforced?
Exactly! 😉
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the confirmation.
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