OAuth 2

Many services like Google, AzureAD or Github allow to connect by using the OAuth 2 authentication protocol.

These steps are the same for every connection

1. Create a data source by clicking `Add Data Source`

2. Enter a useful name

3. Select URL\REST as type

4. Select OAuth 2 in Authentication

5. Enter the Client ID & Client Secret provided by the service you want to connect to

6. Copy the Callback URL presented and authorize this redirect url in the remote service configuration

Grant Types

A grant type defines how the app can obtain an access token. We offer two options to choose from:

• Authorization Code

• Client Credentials

Authorization Code

This is the most common grant type and supported by most services. After a user consents access the app can obtain an access token.

Client Credentials

This grant type is used to obtain an access token outside of the context of a user. It is easier to setup because user consent is not needed with this flow. We recommend using this flow if the service you want to connect to supports it.

Examples