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Single sign-on allows a user to enter one name and password to access multiple applications. Getting to know the features of the different options, helps you select an SSO mechanism that is appropriate for your needs.
OpenID Connect is the latest evolution of the OpenID authentication technology used for Web applications that handle many users. OpenID Connect is intended for public Web applications. You have to be registered on one of the trusted identity providers so that users can be authenticated with Single sign-on on different web sites. You can exchange custom information (attributes) on the identity.
See OpenID Connect SSO.
OpenID is used for standard Web applications that handle many users. OpenID is intended for public Web applications. A user has the same identifier that he can use on different web sites. Information maintained on the identity of the user is limited.
See OpenID SSO.
SAML is used for standard Web applications that handle many users. SAML is intended for private or intranet Web applications. You have to be referenced on one of the trusted identity providers. You can exchange custom information (attributes) on the identity.
See SAML SSO