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GitHub Enhances OAuth App Security Features
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- →Expiring tokens enhance security by limiting the lifespan of access tokens.
- →Multiple redirect URIs simplify app management across different environments.
- →Wildcard matching offers flexibility in handling redirects for multi-tenant applications.
GitHub has rolled out updates to its OAuth and GitHub App platforms, enhancing security and flexibility for developers. The updates include support for expiring access tokens and refresh tokens, allowing OAuth apps to use short-lived tokens that expire after eight hours, with a refresh token valid for six months. Developers can now register up to 10 redirect URIs, facilitating support for various environments. Wildcard matching for redirect URIs is also introduced, enabling redirects to multiple related sites. These changes are part of GitHub's ongoing efforts to improve app security and development efficiency.
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