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How to add a user to an application in development?
I want to test the developed application on another account. I get the access token using the method "/oauth2/authorize?client_id=*****&response_type=code". As a result, I get a key that is different in length from the one that I generated in the app console, in addition, when I execute any request in the dropbox, I get a 401 Unauthorized status
I was able to solve my problem myself. For authorization using the Bearer method, you need exactly the same long access token that can be obtained with response_type=token
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I was able to solve my problem myself. For authorization using the Bearer method, you need exactly the same long access token that can be obtained with response_type=token
- Greg-DB
Dropbox Community Moderator
Yes, when using 'response_type=code', you'll get back an "authorization code", not an "access token". You can exchange the authorization code for an access token by calling /oauth2/token.
When using 'response_type=token', you'll get back an access token directly.
The 'response_type=token' flow is no longer recommended though. It's best to use 'response_type=code' for server-side apps, and 'response_type=code' with PKCE for client-side apps.
You can find more information in the OAuth Guide and authorization documentation.
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