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What is OAuth client credentials grant?
The Client Credentials grant type is used by clients to obtain an access token outside of the context of a user. This is typically used by clients to access resources about themselves rather than to access a user’s resources. Client Credentials (oauth.com)
How does client credentials grant work?
With the client credentials grant type, an app sends its own credentials (the Client ID and Client Secret) to an endpoint on Apigee Edge that is set up to generate an access token. If the credentials are valid, Edge returns an access token to the client app.
Can a custom Auth provider set up in Salesforce?
The Custom Auth provider set up in Salesforce would not allow you to enter client credentials and login. Named Credentials and support for the OAuth2 Client Credentials Grant Type and alternatives
Is the grant type in Salesforce client credentials supported?
In Salesforce is Grant_type=client credentials supported OAuth flow? If so please help me with a sample code showing that or any blog if possible. Thanks! Hope this helps you! If my answer helps resolve your query, please mark it as the ‘Best Answer’ & upvote it to benefit others.
Is it possible to use OAuth with Salesforce?
OAuth integration with Salesforce.com offers a wide range of possibilities and can help you in meeting your business goals. It is simple, secure and easy to implement. If you are planning to integrate your application with Salesforce.com you can check our Salesforce.com Integration Services.
Is there a custom Auth provider for OAuth?
This related questions appears to support the statement that AuthProviderPluginClass does not support the client credentials flow, but I may be misinterpreting: Custom Auth Provider usage for unattended OAuth flow I’ve written a custom authprovider which I’ve shared “as-is” on Github.