OAuth Provider Service and Rails 3

Question

I'm trying to learn about setting up an OAuth provider server with Rails 3, but can't seem to find anything there to do this.

I am also a newbie when it comes to oauth, so excuse my ignorance.

When setting up an oauth server, do I need to already have an oauth account somewhere like agree2.com? Or can I just use my own server?

Answer 1

If you configured the OAuth server, you do not need to have an account in another place, that is, the entire point of the server. This is a bit dated, but maybe this is a good starting point: http://stakeventures.com/articles/2007/11/26/how-to-turn-your-rails-site-into-an-oauth-provider