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Overview

Connect your users to Contentful for headless CMS content management, content delivery, and space administration.
PropertyValue
Provider IDcontentful
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PKCESupported
Token refreshAutomatic
Redirect URIShown in Developer Portal

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Step 1: Create a Contentful OAuth App

1

Go to Contentful OAuth Applications

Navigate to Contentful account settings and go to OAuth applications.
2

Create a new application

Click New Application.
3

Configure your app

Enter the application name and description.
4

Add the redirect URI

Add the Redirect URI from the Developer Portal to the Redirect URI field.
5

Get your credentials

Copy the Client ID and Client Secret.
Never share your Client Secret publicly. Store it securely and only enter it in the Alter Vault Developer Portal.

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Step 2: Add to Alter Vault

1

Open the Developer Portal

Go to portal.alterauth.com and navigate to your app.
2

Add Contentful provider

Go to OAuth Providers > Add Provider > Contentful.
3

Enter credentials

  • Client ID: Paste your Contentful Client ID
  • Client Secret: Paste your Contentful Client Secret
4

Select scopes

Choose the scopes your app needs.
5

Save

Click Save. The provider is now active.

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Available Scopes

ScopeDescription
content_management_manageFull access to the Content Management API
content_management_readRead-only access to the Content Management API

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Notes

  • The content_management_manage scope is included by default and provides full read/write access.
  • Use content_management_read if your app only needs to read content.