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archer512
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5 years ago

Does Dropbox support OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant?

I'm looking to develop an application utilizing OAuth 2.0 authentication protocol, which I know Dropbox supports. However, the application will be running on a device without a web browser, so the OAuth 2.0 Device Authorization Grant protocol must be followed. I am wanting to know whether Dropbox supports this work flow, and if so where I might find more documentation on the subject (all documentation regarding authentication I've found thus far assumes the presence of a web browser on device). Thanks for the help.

  • No, Dropbox doesn't support the device flow, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though. 

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    No, Dropbox doesn't support the device flow, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though. 

    • mkozlows's avatar
      mkozlows
      New member | Level 2

      Two years later, any fresher visibility into whether/when this has made the roadmap?

  • testtestt's avatar
    testtestt
    New member | Level 1

    Does Dropbox currently support authorization on devices without a web browser?

    • Greg-DB's avatar
      Greg-DB
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      No, Dropbox still does not offer the OAuth 2 device flow, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be offered though.

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