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GlossaryConceptUpdated May 2026

OAuth

noun · also: api-key, integration, webhook

What is oauth?

OAuth is the open standard for granting one app limited access to your account on another app, without sharing your password.

Definition

Full definition of oauth

When you click 'Connect Gmail' inside Tiny Command, you're redirected to Google's consent screen — you authorize Tiny Command to read your Gmail (or send emails on your behalf), Google returns an access token to Tiny Command, and that token is what every subsequent API call uses. OAuth tokens can be revoked by you at any time, are scoped to the permissions you granted, and are refreshed transparently.

In practice

OAuth examples

Google OAuth
Tiny Command requests gmail.send and gmail.readonly scopes; you approve; Tiny Command stores the refresh token securely.
FAQ

Common questions about oauth

What happens if I revoke OAuth access?
Workflows using that connection fail until you reconnect. Tiny Command surfaces a clear error and a one-click reconnect button.