What Does Identity Provider Actually Mean?

When it comes to online security and authentication, the term “Identity Provider” is often thrown around. But what does it actually mean? In simple terms, an Identity Provider (IdP) is a trusted service that authenticates and verifies the identity of users and provides them with access to protected resources.

In other words, an IdP acts as a gatekeeper between the user and the resource they are trying to access. Instead of requiring the user to provide their credentials (such as …

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