Test Your New OAuth Token for Zendesk Chat
How can I test if my new OAuth token for Zendesk Chat is working?
Testing your new OAuth token is a good practice to ensure it works as expected. You can do this by making a simple GET request to /api/v2/chats using the token. Use the following cURL command, replacing TOKEN with your actual token:
curl https://www.zopim.com/api/v2/chats -H "Authorization: Bearer TOKEN"If the request is successful, it confirms that your token is valid and can be used for API requests.
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What should I do if I encounter an 'invalid scope' error with my OAuth token?
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How do I update the client_type to 'confidential' for restricted endpoints?
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