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action=oathvalidate
(main | oathvalidate)
- This module is internal or unstable. Its operation may change without notice.
- This module requires read rights.
- This module only accepts POST requests.
- Source: OATHAuth
- License: GPL-2.0-or-later AND GPL-3.0-or-later
Validate a two-factor authentication (OATH) token.
Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
- user
User to validate token for. Defaults to the current user.
- Type: user, by any of username, IP, IP range and interwiki name (e.g. "prefix>ExampleName")
- data
JSON encoded data expected by the module currently activated for the user being authenticated
- This parameter is required.
- token
A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens
- This parameter is required.
Examples:
- Validate JSON data for the current user
- api.php?action=oathvalidate&data={"token":"123456"}&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]
- Validate JSON data for user Example
- api.php?action=oathvalidate&user=Example&data={"token":"123456"}&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]