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klm1
Helpful | Level 6
5 years ago
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Frequency of saving credentials

I notice the Java SDK Android example only seems to save the "credential" (access token and refresh token) when it is initially created. Is there a recommended frequency for updating the credential in preferences or is that not necessary as long as the original refresh token is still valid?

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  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
    5 years ago

    As long as the refresh token is valid, it's not necessary to update the credentials. The SDK will automatically perform a refresh using the existing refresh token whenever needed.

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    Greg-DB
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    5 years ago

    As long as the refresh token is valid, it's not necessary to update the credentials. The SDK will automatically perform a refresh using the existing refresh token whenever needed.

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