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OAuth vs Twitter connect

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

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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Twitter connect

Twitter connect

Social & Communications

Twitter Connect is a browser extension and mobile app that enables users to easily share web page links, articles, images, and videos on Twitter. It streamlines the process of tweeting content from around the web.

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