Direct answer
What is Laravel Passport?
- Short definition
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Laravel Passport adds OAuth2 login and API access tools to Laravel apps. It helps apps give secure access to users, mobile apps, and outside services.
- Why it matters
- Passport is useful when a platform needs more than simple login. It can support third-party access, scopes, and API tokens.
How teams use Laravel Passport
Use this term when you need to describe the practical role it plays in a software project.
Common use cases
- 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 of Laravel Passport
These examples show the term in everyday product, platform, or operations work.
Real-world 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