# Auth Response



The method **`FB.getAuthResponse()`** is a *synchronous* accessor for the current authResponse. The **synchronous**
nature of this method is what sets it apart from the other login methods.

This method is similar in nature to [FB.getLoginStatus()](https://developers.facebook.com/documentation/javascript/reference/FB.getLoginStatus), but
it returns **just** the authResponse object. Many parts of your application already
*assume* the user is connected with your application. In such cases, you
may want to avoid the overhead of making asynchronous calls.

**Warning:** You should never use this method at *page load* time. Generally, it is safer to use [FB.getLoginStatus()](https://developers.facebook.com/documentation/javascript/reference/FB.getLoginStatus) if you are unsure.

For documentation on the AuthResponse object itself, please see [FB.getLoginStatus()](https://developers.facebook.com/documentation/javascript/reference/FB.getLoginStatus)

## Returns {#returns}

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `object` | the current authResponse object if available, `null` otherwise |