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oauth consent screen scopes

Technology / Identity & Access1 observationLast seen Oct 6, 2026

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Oct 6, 2026OpenAI APIWeb search: off

In OAuth, consent screen scopes are the permissions your app asks the user to grant during login/authorization.

What scopes do

Scopes tell the authorization server:

  • what data your app wants to access
  • what actions it wants to perform

The consent screen shows the user a list like:

  • Read your profile
  • View your email address
  • Access your calendar

Why they matter

Scopes help users make an informed choice before approving access. They also enforce least privilege—your app should request only what it truly needs.

Common examples

  • openid — use OpenID Connect sign-in
  • email — access email address
  • profile — access basic profile info
  • offline_access — request refresh tokens
  • Google example: https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.readonly

Best practices

  • Request the fewest scopes possible
  • Ask for additional scopes only when needed
  • Use incremental authorization if supported
  • Make sure the consent screen text clearly explains why each permission is needed

If you want, I can also explain:

  1. how scopes differ from roles/permissions, or
  2. how to choose scopes for Google / Microsoft / GitHub OAuth.

Brands

GoogleMicrosoftGitHub

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