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Fix 'Invalid Scope' Error for Zendesk OAuth Token

Learn how to fix the 'invalid scope' error for your Zendesk OAuth token by ensuring correct scope settings.

What should I do if I encounter an 'invalid scope' error with my OAuth token?

If you encounter an 'invalid scope' error with your OAuth token, it may be due to incorrect scope settings. Ensure that the token's scope includes 'read', 'write', and 'chat' if you're accessing the Chat Conversations API.

You can retrieve the token with the correct scopes by using a URL like this:

https://www.zopim.com/oauth2/authorizations/new?response_type=token&client_id=CLIENT_ID&scope=read%20write%20chat&subdomain=SUBDOMAIN

Make sure to replace CLIENT_ID and SUBDOMAIN with your actual values. For more details, refer to the section on Authentication in the Chat Conversations API documentation.


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