What is the significance of the "access token" in OAuth 2.0?
- A database for storing user credentials
- A public key used for signing JWTs
- A secret key used for data encryption
- A short-lived token for user authentication
The "access token" in OAuth 2.0 is a short-lived token used for user authentication. It provides the client (application) with limited access to a protected resource on behalf of the resource owner (user) after the user has granted permission. This token is crucial for securing APIs and ensuring authorized access to resources.
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