OAuth Explained Simply

  • Posted on January 2, 2026
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OAuth Explained Simply

OAuth is the secure method used by cloud providers to allow third-party apps to access your account without sharing your password.

All Cloud Hub uses OAuth to connect to your cloud storage accounts safely.

What OAuth Means for You

When you connect a cloud account:

  • You are redirected to the cloud provider’s own login page
  • You sign in directly with that provider
  • You choose whether to grant access

Your password is never visible to or stored by All Cloud Hub.

What You Approve During OAuth

During the OAuth step, the cloud provider shows a list of permissions being requested.

These permissions allow All Cloud Hub to do things you explicitly choose to do, such as:

  • Viewing file lists and details
  • Organizing folders
  • Transferring files between clouds
  • Syncing folders

These permissions are used only to carry out actions you initiate, using temporary file metadata and secure connections.

Note

The wording on permission screens may differ between providers, but the purpose is the same.

Revoking OAuth Access

OAuth access can be revoked at any time.

When you disconnect a cloud account from All Cloud Hub, OAuth access is removed immediately and All Cloud Hub can no longer access that account.

In Summary

OAuth allows All Cloud Hub to work with your files securely without ever handling your password or taking ownership of your data. You stay in control of access at all times.

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