The OAuth 2.0 Authorization tutorial provides instructions on how to configure an OAuth 2.0 identity provider in a Code On Time application. The example uses both the Google Account and the Northwind demo application as the identity providers and a sample application running on localhost as the client. The document includes detailed steps on configuring the identity provider, the client application, and the authorization flow.
The configuration process involves setting up the identity provider's client ID, client secret, redirect URI, and other parameters. The client application is configured to use the identity provider's authorization URI, access token URI, and other endpoints. The authorization flow describes how the user is redirected to the identity provider's login page, signs in, and is redirected back to the client application.
One of the key features of this setup is that users can sign in to the client application using their Google or Northwind account credentials, which are stored securely by the identity provider. This eliminates the need for users to create and manage separate accounts for the client application. Additionally, the document discusses how user tokens are stored persistently in the client application, allowing for seamless authentication and authorization in subsequent requests.
The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for configuring an OAuth 2.0 identity provider in a Code On Time application, enabling users to leverage a trusted external identity provider for authentication. It highlights the benefits of using an external identity provider for secure and convenient user authentication.
Your own registration of Google as identity provider will be identical with the exception of the values in the Redirect Uri, Client ID, and Client Secret fields.
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