White-Labeled OAuth Connections for Multi-Account Cloud Integrations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing data integration technologies lack white-labeled integration experiences and allow only single data connections to third-party services, preventing users with multiple accounts from connecting them simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A system that enables multiple data connections through a white-labeled experience by using a unique state token to initialize OAuth 2.0 flows, allowing users to connect to multiple third-party accounts via a data connector.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single data connection is allowed to a third-party service, then system simplicity is maintained, but users with multiple accounts cannot connect them simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data connections by introducing unique identifiers (connection IDs) and state tokens that distinguish individual connection instances. Each connection is treated as a separate, identifiable entity with its own authorization scope, allowing multiple connections to coexist without interference while maintaining manageable complexity through structured identification.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated platform acts as an intermediary between users and multiple third-party services. It manages the complexity of multiple connections by centralizing authorization flow coordination, token binding, and connection state tracking, thereby enabling multi-account connectivity while shielding users from the underlying complexity.
2Ease of operation
If white-labeled integration experiences are implemented, then user experience is improved, but existing data integration flows cannot be performed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal authorization framework that functions both as a white-labeled integration experience and as a compatible OAuth 2.0 implementation. The system maintains compatibility with existing OAuth 2.0 flows by adhering to standard authorization patterns while simultaneously providing customized, branded integration experiences through configurable interface layers.
Solution Approach 2:
The system creates a copy of the standard OAuth 2.0 authorization flow tailored for white-labeled experiences. It replicates the essential OAuth 2.0 mechanics (authorization requests, tokens, scopes) while wrapping them in a customized user interface and experience layer, thereby preserving compatibility while delivering enhanced user experience.
3Reliability
If OAuth 2.0 authorization flow is used, then secure data integration is achieved, but the process requires multiple steps and state management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-generating and binding state tokens to specific connection instances before the OAuth 2.0 authorization flow begins. This pre-establishment of connection identity and authorization context simplifies subsequent steps, as the system already has the necessary state information ready, reducing the cognitive and procedural complexity during the actual authorization process.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by tracking and managing the state of each authorization flow instance through unique state tokens. The integrated platform monitors authorization progress, token validity, and connection status, providing feedback loops that ensure secure completion of each authorization step while automatically managing the complexity of state transitions.
Data Source
AI summary
Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine readable media for connecting to an independent software vendor (ISV). The method includes receiving, at an integrated platform, a request to initiate a data connection with the ISV. The request may include a web address of the ISV. The method also includes associating, through the integrated platform, the data connection with a unique identifier. The method also includes issuing an authorization code based on authentication of an authorization request for the data connection. The method also includes exchanging, with a connector service, the authorization code for tokens utilized for establishing the data connection with the ISV. The method also includes receiving access to the ISV through the integrated platform.