OpenID is a decentralized authentication protocol that makes it easy for people to sign up and access web accounts.
OpenID plugins and modules are available for several platforms
You can find the latest code in our repository; and we recommend reading the specifications to get started.
OpenID relies on a volunteer community of coders and developers to maintain the libraries, test and keep them bug free and secure, add features and explore new extensions to the protocol.
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Recent news and activity
- February 12, 2013: OpenID Foundation 2013 Community Board Member Election Results
- January 22, 2013: OpenID Connect: Salesforce.com works with OIDF members to transform the future of enterprise identity
- January 3, 2013: Registration Now Open: OIDF London Workshop: “Open Standards and Internet Identity”
- December 7, 2012: Account Chooser Sample Application
- December 6, 2012: 2013 OpenID Foundation Community Board Member Election Announcement
Technical Documentation
You may find the following resources helpful:
Extensions
These extensions are currently being developed: