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Secure OAuth Authentication

Industry-standard OAuth 1.0 and 2.0 for safe account connections

Connect accounts with confidence. Statuz uses OAuth 1.0 for X and OAuth 2.0 for BlueSky and Mastodon. Your passwords never touch Statuz - authentication happens directly with platforms. Secure, standard, and safe.

How to Use

  1. 1Click "Connect X account" in Settings
  2. 2Show Statuz opening system browser
  3. 3Display X OAuth authorization page
  4. 4User logs in directly on X website
  5. 5Show permission request page
  6. 6Display requested permissions clearly
  7. 7Click "Authorize app"
  8. 8Show browser redirecting back to Statuz
  9. 9Display success message in Statuz
  10. 10Show account connected with OAuth token
  11. 11Demonstrate same flow for BlueSky (OAuth 2.0)
  12. 12Show secure token storage in macOS Keychain
  13. 13Verify no password ever entered in Statuz

Key Features

  • OAuth 1.0 for X - Industry-standard Twitter authentication
  • OAuth 2.0 for BlueSky/Mastodon - Modern OAuth protocol
  • Browser-Based Auth - Login happens on platform website, not in app
  • Password Safety - Your passwords never seen or stored by Statuz
  • Token-Based Access - Secure access tokens instead of credentials
  • Keychain Storage - Tokens stored in macOS Keychain Services
  • Permission Scoping - Only requests necessary permissions
  • Revocable Access - Revoke from platform settings anytime
  • State Management - Proper OAuth state for security
  • Automatic Renewal - Tokens refresh automatically when possible
  • Platform-Approved - Uses official OAuth endpoints
  • Encrypted Communication - All auth happens over HTTPS
  • Standard Compliant - Follows OAuth 2.0 RFC specifications

Why You'll Love It

OAuth is the gold standard for app authentication. Your password stays private, you control access through platform settings, and tokens can be revoked instantly if needed. No security compromises.

Pro Tips

  • Login happens on platform website - you can verify URL authenticity
  • Passwords never in Statuz - maximum security
  • Revoke access anytime from platform security settings
  • Tokens stored securely in macOS Keychain
  • OAuth is standard - same as official platform apps
  • Permission transparency - see exactly what Statuz can access
  • Browser must be signed in to platform for seamless auth
  • State tokens prevent CSRF attacks automatically
  • Automatic token refresh keeps you connected
  • Multiple accounts each get their own OAuth tokens

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