We use services on the Internet, often without even knowing how they work and function.Do not hesitate, as the information we have between one or another service, we're just making the transition from site to site, from one application to another.At the same time, of course, between one or another server runs an immediate exchange of information.To let you know a little more about how to construct the transmission of information on the Internet, we are writing this article.In it, we explain what auth key, where it is used and what is its role in the daily work of each of us.
Auth key - it ...
So as you can see from the reduction of the full form of the term is a phrase «authorization key», that the English translated as "authentication key."This name reflects fully the role of this mechanism and its essence.The key itself is generated from 32 random character code that is used to authenticate the user to the third-party services.
Explain what auth key, you can: service to know you - it is you, it asks for your code, transferred to another service.Thus, between an online resource exchange information about your identifier to "recognize" you.At the same time, you are not needed will require a re-authorization, for example, by entering a username and password, or confirm with a password.In a unique key you "learn" Even without your participation in an instant.Conveniently, agree.
Where the transmission is auth key?
Once understood what auth key, should clarify its scope.For example, you can look into this category more and more clearly than just reading the definition.
identification number (id) auth key is used in the most common form in the case of social networks and the applications that run on their platform.
no secret that all applications and games available in our network, "VC" has not been created by administrators "Vkontakte", and third-party developers.This means that any game is not physically located on servers in the social network, but somewhere separately.
go further: the task of the application - to carry out the commands and tasks that are in front of him puts people who clicked on his page.But how to implement the process (user request to the server "Vkontakte", addressed by, for example, the game «Wormix»)?Very simple!Social network transmits your unique key - auth key (VK as an example would be the most accessible to each of us) - the game.In turn, that compares your key with a key person who created your account and if this option is the same, you authorize.It is interesting, right?
You do not need to enter a password and username, re-affirming themselves and authorizing.No, everything is happening so that the user does not even notice that refers to third-party resources - application.
How do I know my auth key?
about you understand that it represents auth key.How to watch it, and whether you can do this, we consider at this point of our article.
So, since the authorization key is transmitted between the network and the application using your browser, you certainly can find it and see for yourself.Moreover, this characteristic does not change and is your unique key when working with social networks (and not only).
To see her, you can go to the site "VC" and go to any application.Next, we need to apply to the source code of the page that hosts the game - this is done using "hot keys» Ctrl + U. Pressing them, you will see a white sheet with a lot of numbers and letters.This site code, his character display.Here we need to look for option «auth_key», so these words, you can start to drive in the search form on the page.Call her, by the way, can be a combination of Ctrl + F. It will be shown the option that we have described.
Why not publish your auth key anywhere?
your authorization key - a unique setting, in fact, allows you to access a social network (and not only).In fact, it is the data equivalent login and password at the same time.Now you understand why it is not recommended to open to outsiders?If you leave the key somewhere in the network, it is possible that professionals know what is auth key, more and know how to simulate it, will be able to use it for their own purposes.Why do you need this?
manipulation auth key
actually manipulate the key and you can login.At least, so do the players some popular applications "Vkontakte".This is done as follows: you have to learn auth_key user has more advances than you, then you go to a server under his key.Thus, the service will recognize you as that player, and you actually get into his account (in the game).For example, so deceiving in Wormix and "slammer" - the most popular toys "Vkontakte".The same manipulations are obviously possible with other applications.
However, we do not recommend doing so.If the authentication key is replaced with the aim of fraud - it is illegal and immoral.In the same case, when it comes to cheat games and other entertainment services - that do it all, in our opinion, it is meaningless.The essence of the game and is to enjoy the process and not to cheat.
