In our previous post, we introduced the OAuth 2.0 Framework. Now, let’s dive into a practical example using the Authorization Code flow (3-legged).

The term “authorization code” refers to the fact that, in the process, we exchange a temporary token (authorization code) for an access token, which will grant us access to protected resources.

Patreon Integration

Our example focuses on Patreon , where we aim to automate certain tasks using Patreon’s API. According to the documentation , authentication must be done via OAuth, and the full procedure  for OAuth implementation is outlined there.

Registering a New Application

First, we need to register a new application on Patreon. Head over to Clients & API Keys  -> Create Client:

• Name: Test API
• Description: Testing API via OAuth
• App Category: Member Benefits
• Redirect URIs:  http://localhost:5000/callback
• Client API Version: 2

After confirming, your client application should look like this:

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