Security Best Practices

  1. Server-side Validation

    • Always validate redirect_uri server-side against a whitelist

    • Verify the state parameter matches the original request

  2. Authorization Flow

    • Use authorization code flow (response_type=code)

    • Avoid implicit flow (response_type=token)

    • Implement PKCE when possible

  3. Token Management

    • Store tokens securely

    • Refresh tokens before expiration

    • Validate scope parameters for each application

  4. Request Security

    • Use HTTPS for all API calls

    • Include proper headers and origins

    • Handle errors and token expiration gracefully

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