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OAuth 2.0

Application Layer — Authentication

Protocol Overview

Full Name OAuth 2.0
Abbreviation OAuth 2.0
OSI Layer Application Layer
Category Authentication
Default Port 443
RFC RFC 6749

About OAuth 2.0

Authorization framework enabling third-party applications to obtain limited access to user accounts without exposing credentials. Foundation for modern API authorization and social login.

Application Layer Authentication Port 443

Standards Reference

OAuth 2.0 is defined in RFC 6749, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.

Related Protocols — Application Layer