> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.healthsherpa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.healthsherpa.com/on-exchange-api-documentation/api-reference/intake-form-api/authentication-flow-for-intake-api/get-authorize.md).

# GET Authorize

Let a user authorize your OAuth application

## OAuth authorization request (consent screen)

> Starts the authorization code flow and shows the consent screen when interaction is required. If the user is not signed in, they are redirected to sign-in and then returned here with the same query string. Optional parameters include PKCE (\`code\_challenge\`, \`code\_challenge\_method\`) and \`state\` (recommended). Example request: \`<https://healthsherpa.com/oauth/authorize?client\\_id=YOUR\\_OAUTH\\_APPLICATION\\_ID\\&redirect\\_uri=YOUR\\_OAUTH\\_APPLICATION\\_REDIRECT\\_URI\\&response\\_type=code\\&scope=intake\\_form\\_api\\`><br>

```json
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```


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