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ECCsimmons
New member | Level 2
9 years ago

OAuth2 on device with limited input capabilities

So I'm looking into options for an embedded device to authenticate a user via OAuth and thus allow access to their stored documents. The issue is the devices don't really have a robust browser, and have limited input capabilities.

 

I know that Google API has something that will work OAuth2ForDevices. Basically as I understand it, you will be given a "User Code". You then go to an actualy PC/Phone/Tablet and use this code to authorize the application.

 

Is there anything comparable to this workflow in the Dropbox API?

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3 Replies

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    9 years ago
    No, the Dropbox API doesn't offer anything quite like this, but I'll be sure to pass this along as a feature request.
  • donotoiot's avatar
    donotoiot
    New member | Level 2
    6 years ago

    Has this changed since the post?  We are looking for the same thing.

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

    No, Dropbox still doesn't offer this flow. 

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