.. _edX API Authentication:

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edX API Authentication
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OAuth 2.0
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The edX Platform API uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication.  OAuth 2.0 is an open
standard used by many systems that require secure user authentication. See the
`OAuth 2.0 Standard`_ standard for more information.


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Registering with Your Open edX Instance
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To use the edX Platform API with courses on you instance of Open edX, you must register your application with the Open edX server. See the OAuth 2.0 specification for details.

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