Explanation
Token-based authentication for the CLI:
Token-based authentication for the CLI allows customers to authenticate their session interactively, then use the CLI for a single session without an API signing key. This enables customers using an identity provider that is not SCIM-supported to use a federated user account with the CLI and SDKs.
Starting a Token-based CLI Session
To use token-based authentication for the CLI on a computer with a web browser:
1. In the CLI, run the following command. This will launch a web browser.
oci session authenticate
2. In the browser, enter your user credentials. This authentication information is saved to the .config file.
Validating a Token
To verify that a token is valid, run the following command:
oci session validate --config-file <path_to_config_file> --profile <profile_name> --auth security_token You should receive a message showing the expiration date for the session. If you receive an error, check your profile settings.
References:
https://docs.cloud.oracle.com/en-us/iaas/Content/API/SDKDocs/clitoken.htm