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OAuth vs OpenID

A side-by-side look at OAuth and OpenID. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OAuth

OAuth

Security & Privacy

OAuth is an open standard authorization protocol that allows users to grant third-party access to their web resources without sharing their passwords. It allows access delegation without giving away full credentials.

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OpenID

OpenID

Online Services

OpenID is an open standard and decentralized authentication protocol that allows users to log into different websites using the same digital identity. It eliminates the need for separate usernames and passwords for each site.

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