OpenID Connect

OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an identity layer built on top of OAuth 2.0, designed to enable secure authentication and authorization for web and mobile applications. With OpenID Connect, developers can authenticate users using a variety of identity providers, including social media platforms, enterprise identity systems, and custom authentication services. OpenID Connect provides a simple and standardized way to obtain identity information about authenticated users, such as their email address or profile information, while ensuring security and privacy. By leveraging JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and standard protocols, OpenID Connect enables developers to integrate authentication and authorization into their applications quickly and efficiently, reducing development time and complexity.

Pomerium uses OIDC to connect to your Identity Provider.