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# Connect softgarden with OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials) – StackOne Hub

> Link a softgarden account in the StackOne Hub using OAuth 2.0 (Client Credentials). End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using softgarden actions.

<Warning>softgarden does NOT expose client\_secret in the in-product UI. Only client\_id is shown after creation. You MUST email [support@softgarden.de](mailto:support@softgarden.de) to receive a matching client\_secret before this connector can authenticate (1-3 business day turnaround).</Warning>

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  <h2>Get a softgarden tenant</h2>

  <p>You need a softgarden tenant to create an OAuth client. softgarden offers a 14-day free trial of the ATS — no credit card required.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Start a softgarden trial (or use an existing tenant)">
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        <p>Sign up for a 14-day free trial at <a href="https://app.softgarden.io/just-hire/sign-up-lt?bundleId=STARTTRIALHEADER&lang=EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">softgarden's trial signup</a>. If you already have a paid tenant, skip this step.</p>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Sign in to softgarden">
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        <p>Sign in to your <a href="https://app.softgarden.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">softgarden account</a> with the user that should own the OAuth client.</p>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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  <h2>Create an API client</h2>

  <p>Generate the Client ID from the in-product Account settings.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Open Account Settings → Additional Features">
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        <p>In the softgarden app, navigate to <strong>Account settings</strong> → <strong>Additional Features</strong> tab. Scroll to the <strong>API client</strong> section.</p>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Create an API client">
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        <p>Enter a name (e.g. "StackOne Integration") and click <strong>Create</strong>. softgarden displays the Client ID.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Copy the <strong>Client ID</strong> — you'll need it below.</li>
          <li><strong>Important:</strong> softgarden does NOT show a Client Secret here. Public clients (no secret) cannot authenticate via client\_credentials — proceed to the next step to request one.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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  <h2>Request a Client Secret from softgarden support</h2>

  <p>Email softgarden support to provision a confidential client (with secret) for OAuth client\_credentials grant.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Email support@softgarden.de">
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        <p>Send an email to <strong>[support@softgarden.de](mailto:support@softgarden.de)</strong> with subject "OAuth client\_secret request for API integration (StackOne)".</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Include your tenant identifier / company name.</li>
          <li>Include the Client ID you created.</li>
          <li>Request a Client Secret for the OAuth 2.0 client\_credentials grant.</li>
          <li>Note expected turnaround is 1-3 business days.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Wait for the credentials">
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        <p>softgarden support replies with the Client Secret. Save both Client ID and Client Secret securely. The Client Secret is not retrievable later — if lost, request a new one.</p>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/guides/accounts-section#linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>Client ID</strong></li>
        <li><strong>Client Secret</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/guides/accounts-section">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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