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Is it secure to pass token in URL?
Well the token is secure when being passed through SSL. The problem you are going to have is that it is avilable to people (those who it is not intended for) by being able to view the URL.
What is onetime token?
A one-time password token (OTP token) is a security hardware device or software program that is capable of producing a single-use password or PIN passcode. Depending upon the vendor, an OTP token will generate a PIN synchronously or asynchronously.
How do I bypass a URL password?
5 Answers. It is indeed not possible to pass the username and password via query parameters in standard HTTP auth. Instead, you use a special URL format, like this: http://username:[email protected]/ — this sends the credentials in the standard HTTP “Authorization” header.
To request an access token in the authorization code grant type flow, you must first obtain an authorization code. See Requesting authorization codes below. See also Implementing the authorization code grant type.
Why do you need a token for a URL?
Depending on how sensitive the data is you might not want your IT people having access to all the tokens. Additionally the URL with the query string would be saved in your user’s history, allowing other users of the same machine to access the URL.
How are API tokens and API keys the same?
Token and API keys allow anybody who has them to access a resource. As such, they are as critical as passwords. Treat them the same way! OAuth is about delegating access to a resource. It is not an authentication protocol (despite the name).
Is it safe to use a token in a HTTPS request?
After that is the risk of brute force attacks on the tokens, which (lacking the structure of a real authentication mechanism) are likely to be more vulnerable than a well-constructed username and password setup. There are no issues at all with the parameters in a https request, incidentally. As it is, it would be a bad idea.