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When to redirect to canvas in OAuth2?
By default, if a user already has an active Canvas web session, they will not be asked to re-enter their credentials. Set to the user’s username to be populated in the login form in the event that the user must authenticate. If set to none, Canvas will immediately redirect to the redirect_uri.
What’s the default username and password in canvas?
Set to ‘1’ if you want to force the user to enter their credentials, even if they’re already logged into Canvas. By default, if a user already has an active Canvas web session, they will not be asked to re-enter their credentials. Set to the user’s username to be populated in the login form in the event that the user must authenticate.
Is the CANVAS app available to all users?
The signed request authorization flow varies depending on whether the canvas app’s Permitted Users field is set to “Admin approved users are pre-authorized” or “All users may self-authorize.” The app is accessible to users as soon as the administrator installs it in the organization and configures which users can see it.
Which is the default authorization method for canvas?
This is the default authorization method for canvas apps. The signed request authorization flow varies depending on whether the canvas app’s Permitted Users field is set to “Admin approved users are pre-authorized” or “All users may self-authorize.”
When to use canvas as an authentication service?
If scope=/auth/userinfo was specified in the GET login/oauth2/auth request (ex: when using Canvas as an authentication service) then the response that results from POST login/oauth2/token would be: When using grant_type=client_credentials (ex: to access LTI Advantage Services ):
How long does an OAuth2 token last in canvas?
OAuth2 Token sent in query string: Access tokens have a 1 hour lifespan. When the refresh flow is taken, Canvas will update the access token to a new value, reset the expiration timer, and return the new access token as part of the response. When refreshing tokens the user will not be asked to authorize the application again.