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Why do OAuth tokens invalidate upon password change? I have some apps that need feed posting access for Facebook pages and users are often confused when they stop working after they change their password.


Makes sense as a security feature. Changing your password implies your account's been compromised; killing OAuth authorizations is a way of making sure no one snuck in any authorizations without you noticing in the process.


Changing your password implies your account's been compromised

While it may be in response to a compromise, it's generally good security practice to change your password periodically.


2-step verification has made that practice obsolete.

I've read that it's better to use 2-step in conjunction with a strong password that you'll remember, versus regularly migrating from one weak or medium strength password to another.




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