OpenID Connect Authorization Code Flow

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What is the authentication code flow specified in OpenID Connect?

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The Authorization Code Flow is most secure authentication flow specified in OpenID Connect. Here are the steps of the Authorization Code flow given in the OpenID Connect 1.0 specification:

  • Rely Party prepares an authentication request containing the desired request parameters.
  • User Agent sends the request to the OpenID Provider.
  • OpenID Provider authenticates the End User.
  • OpenID Provider obtains End User's consent to release information to the Rely Party.
  • OpenID Provider sends the User Agent back an authorization code.
  • Rely Party sends a token request using the authorization code to the OpenID Provider.
  • OpenID Provider sends an ID Token and Access Token back to the Rely Party.
  • OpenID Provider validates the ID Token and Access Token, then lets the End User to access Rely Party's application.

 

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