ResourceServer
A ResourceServer is a component in OAuth 2.0 and related frameworks that hosts protected resources, such as APIs, data, or services, and enforces access control based on access tokens issued by an Authorization Server. It does not issue tokens; its role is to protect resources and verify that incoming requests are authorized.
In typical interactions, a client presents an access token in a request to the ResourceServer, usually as
Token scopes and permissions encoded in the token guide what the client is allowed to access. The
Security considerations include ensuring transport security with TLS, handling token revocation and rotation, and implementing efficient