How do I revoke an Apple token?

Answered by John Hunt

To revoke an Apple token, you need to have a valid refresh token or access token for the user. These tokens are used to authenticate and authorize requests to Apple services on behalf of the user. If you don’t have either of these tokens, you can generate them when validating an authorization code.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to revoke an Apple token:

1. Obtain a valid refresh token or access token:
– If you have an authorization code, you can exchange it for a refresh token and an access token. This process involves making a request to Apple’s authorization server with the code, client secret, and other required parameters.
– The refresh token is a long-lived token that can be used to generate new access tokens. The access token is a short-lived token that is used to authenticate requests to Apple services.

2. Make a request to the token revocation endpoint:
– Once you have a valid refresh token or access token, you can make a request to Apple’s token revocation endpoint.
– The token revocation endpoint is a URL provided by Apple that accepts a token parameter indicating the token to be revoked.

3. Include the required parameters in the request:
– When making the request to the token revocation endpoint, you need to include the following parameters:
– Token: The refresh token or access token that you want to revoke.
– Client ID: The unique identifier for your app.
– Client Secret: A secret key that is used to authenticate your app.

4. Send the request and handle the response:
– Send the request to the token revocation endpoint using a HTTP POST method.
– The response from Apple’s server will indicate whether the token revocation was successful or not.
– Handle the response accordingly in your application logic.

It’s important to note that revoking a token will invalidate it, and the user will no longer be able to use it for authentication or authorization. This means that any further requests made with the revoked token will be rejected.

In conclusion, to revoke an Apple token, you need to obtain a valid refresh token or access token for the user and make a request to Apple’s token revocation endpoint with the necessary parameters. Handling the response appropriately is crucial to ensure the token revocation process is successful.