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FileStack <-> Dropbox for uploading files - Token Expired?
Hi there!
I noticed a strange behavior of the application that I created on the Dropbox side.
Everyday I have to generate a new token so that my files can be uploaded to Dropbox using FileStack file picker. Otherwise, I get an error on the FileStack side, which disappears after this procedure with the resave of the old token to the new one.
FileStack support told me that Dropbox does not support the endless life of tokens for applications.
Is this true?
FileStack support told me that Dropbox does not support the endless life of tokens for applications. Is this true?
Yes, it is.
Dropbox is no longer offering the option for creating new long-lived access tokens. Dropbox is now issuing short-lived access tokens (and optional refresh tokens) instead of long-lived access tokens. You can find more information on this migration here.
Apps can still get long-term access by requesting "offline" access though, in which case the app receives a "refresh token" that can be used to retrieve new short-lived access tokens as needed, without further manual user intervention. Refresh tokens do not expire automatically and can be used repeatedly. You can find more information in the OAuth Guide and authorization documentation. There's a basic outline of processing this flow in this blog post which may serve as a useful example.
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Thank you!
- Rich
Super User II
FileStack support told me that Dropbox does not support the endless life of tokens for applications. Is this true?
Yes, it is.
Dropbox is no longer offering the option for creating new long-lived access tokens. Dropbox is now issuing short-lived access tokens (and optional refresh tokens) instead of long-lived access tokens. You can find more information on this migration here.
Apps can still get long-term access by requesting "offline" access though, in which case the app receives a "refresh token" that can be used to retrieve new short-lived access tokens as needed, without further manual user intervention. Refresh tokens do not expire automatically and can be used repeatedly. You can find more information in the OAuth Guide and authorization documentation. There's a basic outline of processing this flow in this blog post which may serve as a useful example.
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