Disabling test tool restrictions

The default OAuth provider contains security mechanisms that prevent the ability to obtain authorization tokens in the Developer Portal test tool when you use Implicit or Authorization Code grant types. If your OAuth provider allows those actions to function correctly from the test tool, you can disable this option.

Before you begin

You must have administrator access to the Developer Portal to complete this task.

Procedure

  1. If the administrator dashboard is not displayed, click Manage to display it.
  2. In the administrator dashboard, click Configuration > System > IBM API Connect.
  3. In the CONFIGURATION section, deselect the Optimise OAuth experience in test tool option
    Option in configuration list
  4. Click Save configuration.

Results

You successfully disabled the Optimise OAuth experience in test tool option. You can now use the Developer Portal test tool to test an Implicit or Authorization Code grant type in an OAuth provider API, if your OAuth provider allows those actions to function correctly from the test tool.

What to do next

You can enable the Optimise OAuth experience in test tool option by repeating the task but selecting the option and then clicking Save configuration.