Laravel Passport is a full OAuth2 server implementation for Laravel applications, enabling secure API authentication with industry-standard OAuth2 flows.
Why It Matters
Passport enables sophisticated authentication patterns like social login, scopes, and third-party access—essential for platforms building ecosystems.
When to Use This
- Building SaaS platforms with third-party API access
- Implementing social authentication (Google, Facebook, GitHub)
- Creating API tokens with granular permissions
- Enabling oauth for mobile applications
Examples
- Third-party apps accessing your platform API on behalf of users
- Social login via Google for your application
- API tokens with read/write/delete scopes for integrations