Set the OAuth property

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title: Set the OAuth property
description: To generate OAuth 2.0 tokens to registered applications, the com.snc.platform.security.oauth.is.active property must be active for the instance.
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# Set the OAuth property

To generate OAuth 2.0 tokens to registered applications, the `com.snc.platform.security.oauth.is.active` property must be active for the instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: oauth\_admin

## Procedure

1.  To use OAuth 2.0, enter **sys\_properties.list** in the navigator and select **New**.

    You can also open the system properties list by navigating to **All** > **System Properties** > **All Properties** > ****.

2.  Fill out the form with the following settings:

    -   **Name**: com.snc.platform.security.oauth.is.active
    -   **Type**: true \| false
    -   **Value**: true