Implement fine-grained authorization in your .NET API using Amazon Cognito Custom Scopes
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This article explains how to implement fine-grained authorization in a .NET API using Amazon Cognito custom scopes. It covers:
- Background on OAuth 2.0 scopes and resource servers
- Setting up Amazon Cognito with a user pool, resource server, and app client with custom scopes
- Implementing a .NET API with JWT Bearer authentication and custom scope authorization
- Testing the API using Thunder Client and verifying access token scopes
- Conclusion on securing APIs with fine-grained access control using custom scopes
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