Set up OAuth 2.0 in Okta to issue access tokens for the Blogs API, then attach tokens to API requests in the Authorization header.
Okta serves as the identity provider. Create an application for the Blogs API, configure redirect URIs, scopes, and client credentials, and use tokens to access the endpoints.
API Endpoints: – GET emails/builder – emails/builder.write – POST emails/builder – POST /emails/builder/data – DELETE /emails/builder/:locationId/:templateId – emails/schedule.readonly – GET emails/schedule – blogs/post.write – POST /blogs/posts – blogs/post-update.write – PUT /blogs/posts/:postId – blogs/check-slug.readonly – GET /blogs/posts/url-slug-exists – blogs/category.readonly – GET /blogs/categories – blogs/author.readonly – GET /blogs/authors
Trigger: A user attempts to access Blogs API data via a client app; Okta starts the OAuth flow.
Actions: Issue access and refresh tokens, store tokens securely, attach tokens to requests.
Method Path: Authorization Code Flow; endpoints: /authorize and /token.
Key fields: client_id, client_secret, redirect_uri, scopes, grant_type.
Trigger: After user grants consent, tokens are returned and mapped to scopes.
Actions: manage token lifespans, refresh and revoke tokens, map scopes to APIs.
Method Path: /token; token introspection and revocation endpoints may be used.
Key fields: token_endpoint, introspection_endpoint, revocation_endpoint, scope definitions.
Trigger: token request failures, invalid tokens, or insufficient scopes.
Actions: implement PKCE, add audience checks, enforce rate limits, log attempts.
Method Path: /introspect, /revoke
Key fields: error, error_description, status_code, trace_id.
Centralized access control across both apps ensures consistent user permissions.
Improved security with token expiration, refresh tokens, and revocation.
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This glossary covers OAuth, access tokens, refresh tokens, endpoints, scopes, redirects, and common HTTP status codes used in authenticating Blogs API via Okta.
OAuth 2.0 is an authorization framework that lets apps obtain limited access tokens on behalf of a user.
A short-lived token used to authorize API requests.
A token used to obtain new access tokens without requiring user re-authentication.
A URL or route that performs an action or returns data via the API.
Create a centralized Okta app for managing Blogs API clients, scopes, and tokens.
Automate provisioning, rotation, and revocation of API tokens to reduce admin work.
Doc-driven explorer that auto-populates endpoint details from Okta-configured clients.
Create a new OpenID Connect client in Okta for Blogs API; save client_id and client_secret for config.
Define required scopes like api.read and api.write and set redirect_uri to capture the authorization code.
Exchange the authorization code for an access token and a refresh token, then call Blogs API endpoints with the access token.
To connect Okta to the Blogs API, register Blogs API as an OAuth client in Okta and configure the redirect URI. Then obtain the client_id and client_secret and begin the OAuth 2.0 flow to acquire access tokens. Attach the access token to every API request in the Authorization header as Bearer tokens. Next, set up the required scopes to control what the Blogs API can do. Finally, monitor token lifecycles and rotate credentials as needed.
The available endpoints include email-related actions and a comprehensive set of blog endpoints such as creating posts, updating posts, slug checks, and author/category lookups. Use the authorization flow to request tokens with appropriate scopes before calling any endpoint. Refer to the endpoint list for exact paths and methods.
The recommended authentication method is OAuth 2.0 with Okta as the identity provider. Use the authorization code flow to obtain an access token, then include it in the Authorization header of requests. Use refresh tokens to maintain access without re-prompting the user. Ensure scopes align with the endpoints you call.
Okta offers developer-friendly plans; for testing and development, a free or trial developer account is often sufficient. For production use, confirm requirements with your Okta admin. The Blogs API integration does not require a different plan beyond standard Okta OAuth capabilities.
Common errors include invalid_client, invalid_grant, or expired_token. Verify client credentials, ensure redirect URIs match, and refresh tokens before they expire. Check your token audience and scopes to ensure they align with the requested resources.
Test the integration in a sandbox or development environment. Use test users, validate the authorization flow, inspect token payloads for correct scopes, and run end-to-end requests against Blogs API endpoints. Review Okta and API logs to diagnose issues.
Token revocation is supported. Use Okta to revoke access or refresh tokens when a user leaves, credentials change, or a security event occurs. Implement endpoint checks to ensure revoked tokens are rejected by the Blogs API.
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