OAuth credentials

OAuth credentials are an itemAn item, also known as a content item, is a resource stored in a portal such as a web map, hosted layer, style, script tool, file, or notebook.Learn more that contains parameters required 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 or app authenticationApp authentication is a type of authentication that grants a short-lived access token based on an OAuth 2.0 client ID and client secret, authorizing an application to access ArcGIS services and items.Learn more

You can access the properties of the item to obtain a client_id, client_secret, and authorize callback redirect URIs. The privileges of OAuth credentials can also be managed to scope the content and services available to an authorized application. They are a type of developer credentialDeveloper credentials are a type of item in a portal that contains parameters for authentication. There are two types of developer credentials: API key credentials and OAuth credentials.Learn more and adhere to the OAuth 2.0 protocol for client credentials. To learn more about the client credentials specification, go to RFC 6749 section 2.3.