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OpenID Connect API

The OpenID Connect API allows developers to integrate secure user authentication across multiple platforms using a standardized identity layer built on OAuth 2.0.

Developed by OpenID Foundation

Live API
99.95%Uptime
150msLatency
850Stars
OAuth2Auth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Retrieve OpenID Connect discovery document

Full Endpoint URL
https://openid.net/.well-known/openid-configuration
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://openid.net/.well-known/openid-configuration'
Expected Response
{
  "issuer": "https://example.com",
  "authorization_endpoint": "https://example.com/auth"
}
Version:v1
Limit:Unlimited
Real-World Applications
  • Implementing user authentication in SaaS applicationsOptimized Capability
  • Enabling social logins via providers like Google and FacebookOptimized Capability
  • Creating applications requiring compliance with GDPR and HIPAAOptimized Capability
  • Building privacy-focused authentication workflowsOptimized Capability
  • Securing mobile and single-page applications with SSOOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Standardized secure authentication based on OAuth 2.0
  • ✓ Supports multiple authentication flows (authorization code, PKCE, implicit)
  • ✓ Easy integration with RESTful endpoints returning JSON
  • ✓ Widely adopted with extensive community and documentation
  • ✓ Facilitates Single Sign-On and federated identity
Limitations
  • ✗ Requires understanding of OAuth 2.0 flows
  • ✗ No explicit rate limit documentation for all providers
  • ✗ Setup involves multiple steps (client registration, redirects)
  • ✗ Limited official SDKs; developers might rely on third-party libraries
  • ✗ Potential complexity for developers new to authentication protocols

FAQs

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Free tier with optional paid enterprise plans
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript SDK, Java SDK, Python SDK
Time to Hello World

1-3 hours

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Free to use with basic access to standard OAuth 2.0 flows and identity endpoints. Suitable for development and low-usage applications.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building secure, standards-compliant authentication for web and mobile apps

Not Recommended For

Applications needing proprietary or non-standard authentication methods

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#identity-verification#single-sign-on#user-authentication

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