authorization endpoint

The authorization endpoint is an endpoint of the portal serviceA portal service provides the functionality to securely create, access, and manage content, data services, users, and groups in a portal. The service can be hosted by Esri or in ArcGIS Enterprise.Learn more that can be queried to request an authorization codeAn authorization code is a string that is used to obtain an access token associated with a user account. It is required in user authentication flows that adhere to the OAuth2.0 authorization_code grant type.Learn more. It is used to implement 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 specification.

The authorization endpoint can also be used to directly 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. This is only used in authentication flows with an implicit OAuth2.0 grant type, which is not recommended due to security vulnerabilities.

Security endpoints