authorization code

An authorization code is a string that is used to request an access tokenAn access token is an authorization string that provides access to secure ArcGIS content, data, and services. Its capabilities are determined by the privileges it supports. It is obtained by implementing API key authentication, User authentication, or App authentication.Learn more associated with a user account. It is required in user authenticationUser authentication is a type of authentication that allows users with an ArcGIS account to sign into an application and allow it to access ArcGIS content, services, and resources on their behalf. The typical authorization protocol used is OAuth2.0.Learn more flows that adhere to the OAuth2.0 authorization_code grant type.

Authorization codes are obtained from the authorization endpointAn authorization endpoint is an ArcGIS portal service endpoint that can be queried to request an authorization code. It is used to implement user authentication OAuth2.0 flows.Learn more by making a request with the response_type parameter set to code. The request will render a "Sign in with ArcGIS" page that prompts application users to sign in with an ArcGIS accountAn ArcGIS account is an identity with a user type and set of privileges that can access specific ArcGIS products, tools, APIs, services, and resources. The main account types that can be used for development are an ArcGIS Location Platform account, ArcGIS Online account, and ArcGIS Enterprise account. ArcGIS Location Platform and ArcGIS Online accounts are also associated with a subscription.Learn more. Once a user successfully authenticates, the endpoint returns an authorization code to the provided callback_URI.