Common Authentication Methods
- OAuth 2.0
- API Key
- Service Principal
User-delegated access with secure token exchange
Google
LinkedIn
How It Works
Characteristics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Security | No password sharing, industry standard |
| Permissions | Granular control, user-approved |
| Token Management | Automatic refresh |
| Revocation | User can revoke anytime |
| Best For | User-specific actions, personal automation |
Supported Services
Workspace services
Microsoft
365 services
Slack
Workspace integration
GitHub
Repository access
Notion
Workspace databases
Profile and posts
Setup Examples
Google Workspace
OAuth setup for Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Calendar
Slack
OAuth setup for workspace channels and messaging
Airtable
API key setup for bases, tables, and records
Microsoft 365
Service Principal setup for Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
Security & Compliance
Encryption
All credentials encrypted at rest with database-level encryption
Token Management
Automatic OAuth token refresh and secure storage
Isolation
Tokens isolated per workspace with tenant segregation
Compliance
SOC 2 Type II, GDPR-compliant data handling
Best Practices
- Development
- Security
- Performance
- Test with sandbox accounts during development
- Use separate credentials for dev/staging/prod
- Handle errors gracefully with continue-on-error
- Monitor rate limits to avoid throttling