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2 legged vs 3 legged OAuth

6 min readLearn when to use 2-legged vs 3-legged OAuth flows for your authentication needs. Discover security vulnerabilities, implementation patterns, and how Workload Identity Federation eliminates credential risks.

Choosing the right flow is only the beginning. The real challenge is implementing either flow without creating persistent credential vulnerabilities that undermine your security.
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