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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 29, 2026

Restrict service principal OAuth secrets to specific API scopes

You can now restrict a service principal's OAuth secret to specific API scopes, such as sql or jobs, instead of all APIs.

What it does

You can now restrict a service principal's OAuth secret to specific API scopes, such as sql or jobs, instead of all APIs. A token minted from a scoped secret can't exceed those scopes, which limits the impact of a leaked secret. This page explains how to authorize access to Databricks resources from unattended processes, such as automated CLI commands or REST API calls made from scripts or applications.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

You can now restrict a service principal's OAuth secret to specific API scopes, such as sql or jobs, instead of all APIs. A token minted from a scoped secret can't exceed those scopes, which limits the impact of a leaked secret.

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Key takeaway
You can now restrict a service principal's OAuth secret to specific API scopes, such as sql or jobs, instead of all APIs.
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