Understanding OAuth: What Happens When You Log Into a Site with Google, Twitter, or Facebook [Explainer]

Understanding OAuth: What Happens When You Log Into a Site with Google, Twitter, or Facebook [Explainer]:
from Lifehacker by Whitson Gordon

Logging into another site with your Google, Twitter, or Facebook account isn't just convenient; it's more secure than creating a new account, or entering your Google, Twitter, or Facebook password into a third-party site. That's where OAuth comes in. Here's how it works, and how it keeps your passwords safe on third-party sites. More »