πŸ§ͺ Tests and Simulations: Creating Custom API Endpoints, Testing OAuth Workflows, and Advanced Payment Automations

πŸ”’ 5. Advanced API Authentication Techniques

Understanding how to securely authenticate API requests is essential when interacting with sensitive data, like member information or payment details. While MemberPress supports API keys, exploring more advanced techniques like OAuth 2.0 can improve security, especially for large-scale applications.

  • Reading: Understanding OAuth 2.0
    • A deep dive into OAuth, a protocol used for token-based authentication and authorization, allowing third-party services to access your data securely.
  • Related Theme: Implementing OAuth for Single Sign-On (SSO) with MemberPress, allowing users to log in using external credentials (e.g., Google, Facebook).