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Identity Provider

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身份提供商

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Also known as: IdP, identity provider IdP

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

An identity provider (IdP) authenticates users and issues assertions/tokens that other apps trust for SSO.

Real-World Example

Okta or Microsoft Entra ID acting as the IdP for dozens of SaaS apps.

References

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