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OIDC

What is OIDC?

OpenID Connect (OIDC) is an authentication layer that enables web applications to authenticate users without storing and managing credentials. Built on the OAuth 2.0 specification, OpenID Connect specifies how identity providers (IDPs) can interact with applications.

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