Recommendation to Use OAuth 2.0 Instead of Basic Auth with EPM Automate and REST APIs

Oracle recommends the use of OAuth 2.0 instead of Basic Auth to ensure enhanced security while using EPM Automate and EPM  REST APIs. OAuth 2.0, which uses access tokens for establishing connections to web services, is the industry standard protocol for authorization. Compared to Basic Auth, which uses passwords to establish connections, it provides a more secure method to connect to web resources. 

Applies to: Account Reconciliation, Enterprise Data Management, Enterprise Profitability and Cost Management, Financial Consolidation and Close, FreeForm, Narrative Reporting, Planning, Profitability and Cost Management, Tax Reporting

Business Benefit: OAuth 2.0 provides a more secure method of connection compared to Basic Auth.

Steps to Enable

For setup instructions, see Authentication with OAuth 2 in REST APIs for Oracle Fusion Cloud EPM

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