"Sign in with Google" never gives the app your Google password — here's the trade

You approve on Google's page, the app gets a token and a little profile info, and that's one less password anyone can leak. Why it's often the safer… Aliteq Syntax · Build Editor

OAuth lets you log in without giving the app your password

You approve on the provider's own page, and can revoke access later

The app receives a token plus only the limited profile info you approved

Adding social login means you hold no passwords at all, which removes a whole class of risk. In return you're trusting the provider, and you still receive a token you must protect exactly like the…

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