The OAuth2 framework

OAuth2 has been introduced as an authorization framework for WorkZone Content Server. The OAuth2 framework is an open standard authorization framework that allows users to grant applications temporary and limited access to their user account information on other websites without distributing sensitive information such as passwords.

The OAuth2 framework delegates user authentication to the service that hosts the user account, and authorizes third-party applications to access the user account, with the most known usages by internet-based companies to enable users to share information with third party applications or websites.

OAuth2 and WorkZone

The OAuth2 framework can be used in WorkZone to improve security and facilitate delegation of authorization between the WorkZone Content Server and external components or systems such as mobile devices or WorkZone Client without exposing passwords or using "on-behalf-of" features.

The OAuth2 authentication framework is automatically installed and activated during WorkZone Content Server installation but the OAuth2 connection settings must be configured correctly before the framework can be utilized.

A system administrator can create, set up and maintain OAuth2 connections in WorkZone Configurator > Global > OAuth2 settings.

Performing case and document searches directly from File Explorer is not supported in a cloud setup as OAuth2 authentication is not supported by Windows Federated Search. See Supported Authentication Protocols (External link)