OAuth for MCP Explained - MCP Manager
A Complete Guide to Implementing OAuth for MCP Servers with Claude Desktop
A comprehensive, battle-tested guide to implementing OAuth 2.0 authentication for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that work seamlessly with Claude Desktop’s native UI.
Claude Desktop Compatible MCP Server
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OAuth Grant Types
OAuth specifies different flows or grant types, which are different ways of obtaining an access token. Each of these targets different use cases and scenarios.
MCP servers SHOULD support the OAuth grant types that best align with the intended audience. For instance:
OAuth specifies different flows or grant types, which are different ways of obtaining an access token. Each of these targets different use cases and scenarios.
MCP servers SHOULD support the OAuth grant types that best align with the intended audience. For instance:
- Authorization Code: useful when the client is acting on behalf of a