Marketplace & OAuth
Connect external applications to an Openfront store through OAuth-based access.
Openfront includes OAuth-based integration flows for stores that want to connect external apps or build an app ecosystem around the platform.
This is useful when another system needs controlled access to store data without sharing a full admin session.
The OAuth flow
App registration
An app is registered with the credentials and redirect URLs it needs.
That usually includes:
- client ID and secret
- redirect URIs
- requested scopes
User authorization
When the app wants access, the user is sent to an authorization screen where they can see what the app is asking for.
Installation and token use
Once approved, the app receives the token it needs to call the Openfront API within the granted scope.
Why this matters
OAuth is the safer path when you want third-party access without turning every integration into a custom one-off token exchange.
Typical use cases:
- external order-management systems
- marketplace connectors
- custom partner apps
- internal tools that should not run as full dashboard users
Related concepts
These integrations often sit alongside:
- scoped app permissions
- idempotency handling for repeated requests
- webhook subscriptions for syncing data changes
If you are building apps around Openfront instead of just running a single storefront, this is one of the features that starts to matter quickly.