Glossary

OpenID Connect

OIDC

An identity layer built on OAuth 2.0 that enables applications to verify user identity and obtain basic profile information.

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Related terms

OAuth 2.0OAuth

An authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to protected resources without exposing a user's credentials.

Identity ProviderIdP

A system or service that authenticates users or applications and provides verified identity information to other systems, enabling secure access through protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), or SAML.

Authentication

The process of verifying the identity of a user, application, or system before granting access to protected resources or services.

Access Token

A credential issued after authentication that authorizes a client to access protected resources or APIs for a limited period.

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