Understanding OAuth Scope Parameter in Zendesk
What is the purpose of the 'scope' parameter in OAuth requests?
The 'scope' parameter in OAuth requests defines the level of access your application has to Zendesk resources. It is crucial for controlling permissions.
You can specify scopes like 'read', 'write', or 'impersonate' to determine what actions your app can perform. For instance, 'read' allows access to GET endpoints, while 'write' permits creating, updating, and deleting resources. You can also fine-tune access to specific resources like tickets or users. For more details on setting scopes, see theoriginal documentation.
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