Which authorization scopes are needed for Awesome Table?
The requested authorization scopes will vary depending on the type of Microsoft account you have and the scenario you are currently at:
Scenario 1: Display an Awesome Table app for the first time
- The user wants to access an embedded app and has never signed in to Awesome Table before.
Scenario 2: Login on Awesome Table web app for the first time
- The user login for the first time on the web-app.
Scenario 3: Create or replicate an app
- The user wants to create an app or copy a template.
Scenario 1: Login on Awesome Table web app or display an Awesome Table app for the first time for the first time
- The user login for the first time on the web-app.
- The user wants to access an embedded app and has never signed in to Awesome Table before.
Scenario 2: Create or replicate an app
- The user wants to create an app or copy a template.
* Have full access to all files you have access to.
* Read all files that you have access to.
| Authorization Scopes | Explanation of Awesome Table scope usage |
|---|---|
| Sign you in and read your profile | View your email address and basic profile info. This information is needed to verify the identity of the user and to provide the service. |
| Read all files that you have access to | Allow Awesome Table to fetch Excel data with access rights of the logged-in user, and display the app. Data are directly accessed from the user browser and do not transit through Awesome Table servers. |
| Maintain access to data you have given Awesome Table to have access to | Keep user logged-in on Awesome Table to allow transparent connection on an app if a Microsoft session is already opened |
| Have full access to all files you have access to | Create a new workbook in One Drive or Sharepoint when copying a template and those shared with the logged-in user. |
| Authorization Scopes | Explanation of Awesome Table scope usage |
|---|---|
| Read your profile | View your email address and basic profile info. This information is needed to verify the identity of the user and to provide the service. |
| Maintain access to data you have given Awesome Table to have access to | Keep user logged-in on Awesome Table to allow transparent connection on an app if a Microsoft session is already opened. |
| Have full access to all files you have access to | Allow Awesome Table to fetch Excel data with access rights of the logged-in user, and display the app. Data are directly accessed from the user browser and do not transit through Awesome Table servers. It is also needed to create a new workbook in One Drive or Sharepoint when copying a template and those shared with the logged-in user. |
Why does Awesome Table need those permissions?
Awesome Table is integrated with Microsoft Excel for Office 365. Awesome Table only requests the minimum-required permissions (authorization scopes) that are essential for it to function optimally.
Can you review or revoke those permissions?
Yes, you can. If you need to review the permissions you granted to Awesome Table, you can do so by going to Microsoft Office 365’s App permissions. From there, you can opt to retain or revoke the permissions.
