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Facebook Connect vs OAuth

A side-by-side look at Facebook Connect and OAuth. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Facebook Connect

Facebook Connect

Social & Communications

Facebook Connect is a service that allows users to login and interact with third-party websites and apps using their Facebook account and credentials. It provides a convenient single sign-on solution.

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OAuth

OAuth

Security & Privacy

OAuth is an open standard authorization protocol that allows users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords. It allows access delegation without giving away full credentials.

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