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AeroGearOAuth2

AeroGearOAuth2 Documentation

The AeroGearOAuth2 is a client-based library designed for iOS, which facilitates handling OAuth2 protocols and specifications. It simplifies the set-up and usage of OAuth2 on your applications, providing seamless authentication and authorization functionalities. This article provides the essential documentation you need to understand and use AeroGearOAuth2 in your iOS apps effectively.

Getting Started with AeroGearOAuth2

To get started with AeroGearOAuth2, you must first install the library in your iOS project. It’s compatible with CocoaPods, making the installation process simple and straightforward. Here are the steps:

  • Open your project’s Podfile and add this line: pod AeroGearOAuth2
  • Run the command pod install in your terminal

Using AeroGearOAuth2 in Your Project

Once AeroGearOAuth2 is installed in your project, you are ready to use its functionalities in your iOS app. The library supports different authentication methods, including Twitter, Google and Facebook, and provides easy integration with these services.

To use this library, you must first import it in your file using the following code:

import AeroGearOAuth2

Configuring AeroGearOAuth2

Configuration of AeroGearOAuth2 requires you to set up separate modules for different authentication providers, considering different setup information like client id, client secret, scopes, etc. Following are the steps to configure AeroGearOAuth2:

  • Declare a variable for AeroGearOAuth2 and assign an OAuth2 module
  • Configure the OAuth2 parameters
  • Authorize the user with a login method

AeroGearOAuth2 Functionality

AeroGearOAuth2 provides many functions to handle OAuth2 protocols and specifications, including:

  • authorize – It initiates the authorization process.
  • refreshAccessToken – It refreshes the access token.
  • extractCode – It extracts the authorization code from the request.
  • revokeAccess – It revokes the access granted to a client.

Support and Resources

Additional resources can be found on the AeroGear website, including the complete documentation and API reference. For issues and support, you can utilize the AeroGear community through their GitHub page.