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novotny
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

missing scope files.metadata.read

Hi,   I'm using the Java SDK and I have enabled files.metadata.read in my oermissions, see screenshot. However in my Java code I see:   com.dropbox.core.InvalidAccessTokenException: {"error_s...
  • Greg-DB's avatar
    3 years ago

    A 'missing_scope' error indicates that while the app is permitted to use that scope, the particular access token you're using to make the API call does not have that scope granted. Also, be aware that just adding a scope to your app via the App Console does not retroactively grant that scope to existing access tokens.

    That being the case, to make any API calls that require that scope, you'll need to get a new access token with that scope.

    Refer to the OAuth Guide and authorization documentation for more information.

     

    The string you pass to DbxRequestConfig.newBuilder should be a name identifying your app. That doesn't control the scopes.

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