OAuth 2.0 is preferred because it offers secure, flexible, and user-friendly ways to manage access to your data:
- Secure Access: OAuth 2.0 lets apps access your data without needing your password, keeping your credentials safe.
- Control: You can give apps specific permissions (like read-only access) rather than full access, so you have more control over what they can do.
- Convenient Tokens: It uses access tokens to handle authentication, making it easier and safer than using passwords for every request.
- Flexible Flows: OAuth 2.0 supports different ways to get access, so it works for websites, mobile apps, and server-to-server interactions.
- Refresh Tokens: It allows apps to get a new access token without asking you to log in again, making your experience smoother.
- Standardized: It’s a widely accepted standard, making it easier for different apps and services to work together.