This temporary token is created using OAuth 2.0 protocol and authorizes your application to act on the user's behalf without revealing their secure password to your application. ArcGIS identityĪn ArcGIS identity, also known as a named user login, grant a temporary access token giving your application permission to access the content and services authorized to your application user's ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise account. To make authenticated requests to services, you need to set the token parameter to an access token. Application credentials: grant a short-lived token, generated via OAuth 2.0, authorizing your application to access ready-to-use services.ArcGIS identity (formerly named user): grants a short-lived token, generated via OAuth 2.0, giving your application permission to access the content and services authorized to an existing ArcGIS user's account.API key: a permanent token that grants your application access to ready-to-use services and, with an ArcGIS Developer account, private content ( currently in beta).The authentication method you use to get an access token will vary. Access tokens define the scope and permissions available to your application. Your app must present an access token whenever it makes an authenticated request to location services. To access secure resources, you need to implement an authentication method so your applications can make authenticated requests to services.Īn authentication method is the process used obtain an access token. It ensures that only valid, authorized users and services access protected information. The ArcGIS Platform supports secure access to location services and private data.