OAuth lets your booking system access Google Calendar securely.
What OAuth Does
- User authorizes access
- Your app gets tokens
- Tokens allow API calls
- No password sharing
OAuth Flow
- User clicks "Connect Google Calendar"
- Redirected to Google
- User approves access
- Google redirects back with code
- Exchange code for tokens
- Store tokens securely
Token Types
Access token: Short-lived, used for API calls.
Refresh token: Long-lived, used to get new access tokens.
Security
- Store tokens encrypted
- Never expose in frontend
- Use minimal scopes
- Handle token refresh
Scopes
Request only what you need:
- calendar.events for full access
- calendar.readonly for read only
Bookux
Bookux implements secure Google Calendar OAuth for booking integrations.
Related: Google Calendar API · Google Calendar Booking Website