Python Requires Chilkat v11.5.0+

Box: Refresh and Save Rotated OAuth Tokens

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Refresh the user token saved by the authorization example. Box refresh tokens are single-use and expire after 60 days. Serialize refreshes for a token pair and save the replacement immediately; do not run concurrent refresh jobs.

See the Box API guide for setup and the complete workflow.

Chilkat2-Python

import sys
import chilkat2

success = False

# Requires Chilkat 11.5.0 or later and a previously unlocked Chilkat bundle.
# See Global Unlock Sample.
# Guide: Box API Guide.

success = False

tokens = chilkat2.JsonObject()
success = tokens.LoadFile("qa_data/tokens/box_oauth.json")
if (success != True):
    print(tokens.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

oauth2 = chilkat2.OAuth2()
oauth2.TokenEndpoint = "https://api.box.com/oauth2/token"
oauth2.ClientId = "BOX_CLIENT_ID"
oauth2.ClientSecret = "BOX_CLIENT_SECRET"
oauth2.RefreshToken = tokens.StringOf("refresh_token")
success = oauth2.RefreshAccessToken()
if (success != True):
    print(oauth2.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

success = tokens.Load(oauth2.AccessTokenResponse)
if (success != True):
    print(tokens.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

# The previous refresh token is now invalid. Preserve this response even if
# your normal token-store write fails. Do not retry with the old refresh token.
success = tokens.WriteFile("qa_data/tokens/box_oauth.json")
if (success != True):
    print(tokens.LastErrorText)
    sys.exit()

print("New access and refresh tokens saved. Do not log their values.")