OpenID Connect

OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an authentication protocol based on the OAuth 2.0 protocol. OAuth 2.0 is a framework designed to support the development of authentication and authorisation protocols. It provides a variety of standardised message flows based on JSON and HTTP, used by OIDC to provide identity services. OIDC aims to support end-user authentication and identity information on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol.

Signicat OIDC server

Signicat offers the Signicat OIDC server as part of our Digital Trust Platform. The principles for the Signicat OIDC server is that it should be standards-compliant and at the same time support all the benefits and powerful features of our solutions.

Signicat is a certified OpenID provider!

Signicat is certified by the OpenID Connect Foundation as a Basic and Hybrid OpenID Provider of the OpenID Connect^TM protocol.

With this certification, we can assure you that the Signicat OpenID server is standards-compliant, which should lead to an easier and more secure implementation for you.

To view our certification details, please see OpenID's list of Certified OpenID Providers (opens new window).

Guides

Set up an OIDC client

Set up an OIDC client before you start the integration

OIDC implementation

Learn about available flows, endpoints, claims, key rotation, security, error codes etc.

Migrating from Enterprise

Understand the differences before you migrate

Native Mobile Apps

Discover best practices for Native Mobile Applications

Advanced topics

Advanced security considerations

Learn about advanced security measures like PKCE and encryption

CIBA (OIDC extension)

Learn about CIBA and how to set it up

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your questions about OIDC with Signicat