The token endpoint is an endpoint of a portal service
The token endpoint grants access tokens and refresh tokens in several different ways, depending on the OAuth2.0 grant specified.
Related terms
- authorization code
An 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_codegrant type. - authorization endpoint
An 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. - portal service
A 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. - application credentials
OAuth credentials are an item that contains parameters required to implement user authentication or app authentication, including a client_id,client_secret, and redirect URIs. They are a type of developer credential. - user authentication
User 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. - app credential authentication
App 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.