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How do I enable OpenID Connect?
To configure Azure AD as the OpenID Connect provider by using the Implicit Grant flow
- Select Add provider for your portal.
- For Login provider, select Other.
- For Protocol, select OpenID Connect.
- Enter a provider name.
- Select Next.
- Select Confirm.
- Select Close.
The IDP usually stores a session cookie on the client browser identifying the SAML session. The theft of this session cookie is probably no more protected then any other session cookie. Using HTTPS in communication between SP and IDP will provide a great deal of protection from session hijacking.
What is the use case of OpenID Connect?
This connected app use case is enabled by OpenID Connect dynamic client registration and token introspection. Dynamic client registration enables resource servers to dynamically create client apps as connected apps. The client apps are external applications requesting access to the protected resources.
How to register an OpenID Connect provider ( preview )?
The feature relies on a new API surface which, during preview, is not yet accounted for in all management experiences. Your provider will require you to register the details of your application with it. Please see the instructions relevant to that provider. You will need to collect a client ID and client secret for your application.
How to enable OpenID Connect provider in azure?
Each must be given a unique name in the configuration, and only one can serve as the default redirect target. Enabling an OpenID Connect provider will disable management of the App Service Authentication / Authorization feature for your application through some clients, such as the Azure portal, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell.
How does OpenID Connect dynamic client registration and token introspection?
OpenID Connect dynamic client registration and token introspection might seem a bit complex. So let’s walk through its flow using the following example. You want your Salesforce partners to be able to access order status data independently.