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Developer information: unauthorized_client

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‎03-04-2021 09:50

‎03-04-2021 09:50

Hi, 

I am trying to retrieve data from API FITBIT but shows me that error:

I have register my app and setting it up but It continues with this error.

 

I tried putting personal, server, and client in OAuth 2.0 Application Type field but not retrieving any data.

"Developer information: unauthorized_client - A "Personal" application is only authorized to request access tokens from the owner of the application"

 

could someone help me? Please

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‎03-10-2021 21:04

‎03-10-2021 21:04

Hi @Rodosa90,

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

The error you're seeing indicates that you're attempting to pull data from another user's account instead of your own account. Applications registered under the "personal" application type can only pull Fitbit data from the owner of the account (you). If you need to access other user's data, you'll need to switch your application type to either "server" or "client" and obtain consent from the user, before you can access their data.

 

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have additional questions.

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‎03-10-2021 21:04

‎03-10-2021 21:04

Hi @Rodosa90,

 

Welcome to the forums!

 

The error you're seeing indicates that you're attempting to pull data from another user's account instead of your own account. Applications registered under the "personal" application type can only pull Fitbit data from the owner of the account (you). If you need to access other user's data, you'll need to switch your application type to either "server" or "client" and obtain consent from the user, before you can access their data.

 

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have additional questions.

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