Clerk now offers OpenID Connect (OIDC) support for your Clerk instance, making the authentication across third-party services even easier. This update provides greater flexibility, enhanced security, and more control over authentication flows.

What's New?

• OpenID Connect (OIDC) support – Authenticate with external services using industry-standard protocols and ID Tokens.
• OAuth application management in the Clerk Dashboard – Configure and manage your settings directly from one central place.
• Support for multiple redirect URIs - Seamlessly handle different environments (development, production) without extra work.
• Token introspection endpoint - Validate and inspect Access and Refresh tokens securely, ensuring better control over access management.
• Improved authentication control – Support for none and login prompts, giving you finer control over user authentication.

Upgrade from the legacy OAuth 2.0 provider

For any Clerk application which already using the legacy OAuth 2.0 provider, migrating to take advantage of the new OpenID Connect (OIDC) compatible provider is a self-service process. Simply migrate directly from the Clerk Dashboard to utilize the new and improved functionality.

Try it today

Get started today by creating your first OAuth application, visiting the Clerk Dashboard.

To learn more visit our documentation page.