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Canonical Identity documentation
  • Tutorials
    • Get started with the Canonical Identity Platform
    • Get started with the Canonical Identity and Access Proxy
    • Charm-focused tutorials
      • Kratos
      • Hydra
      • OpenFGA
      • GLAuth
      • GLAuth Utils
  • How-to guides
    • Use the Kratos local identity provider
    • Manage external identity providers
    • Onboard an application with Charmed Hydra
    • Integrate your OIDC-compatible charm
    • Integrate your charm with Identity and Access Proxy
    • Integrate with OpenFGA
    • Manage users
    • Link Accounts
    • Integrate with the Canonical Observability Stack (COS)
    • Perform database migration
  • Reference
    • Architecture overview
    • Self-service flows
      • Login Flow
    • Observability in Identity Platform
      • Observability setup in Charmed Hydra
      • Observability setup in Charmed Kratos
      • Observability setup in Charmed Identity Platform Login UI
      • Observability setup in Charmed OpenFGA
    • Charms
      • Kratos
      • Hydra
      • Login UI
      • Kratos External IdP Integrator
      • OpenFGA
      • OAuth2 Proxy
      • GLAuth
      • GLAuth Utils
  • Explanation
    • Understanding OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)
    • Security in Canonical Identity Platform
      • Charmed Hydra Security
      • Charmed Kratos Security
      • Charmed OpenFGA Security
      • Charmed Login UI Security
      • Charmed Kratos External IdP Integrator Security
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Explanation¶

Discussion and clarification of key topics related to Identity Platform, including design, legacy information, and security.

Core concepts¶

  • Understanding OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC)

Security¶

  • Security in Identity Platform

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Last updated on Feb 20, 2026
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  • Explanation
    • Core concepts
    • Security