Implicit Flow with OIDC
Explore the Implicit Flow with OIDC, understanding its direct ID Token return and its security implications for single-page applications.
OIDC Implicit Flow Basics
What is the Implicit Flow with OpenID Connect (OIDC)? It's a way for web applications, especially Single-Page Applications (SPAs), to get identity information and access tokens directly from the authorization server.
It was designed for scenarios where a backend server couldn't securely store a client secret.
Direct Token Delivery
Unlike the Authorization Code Flow, the Implicit Flow doesn't involve an authorization code exchange with the authorization server's token endpoint.
Instead, the ID Token and Access Token are returned directly to the client's browser in the URL fragment after user authentication.
All lessons in this course
- Authorization Code Flow with OIDC
- Implicit Flow with OIDC
- Hybrid Flow with OIDC
- Using nonce to Prevent Replay