Glossary

Key terms used throughout the TokenIDP documentation.

TermMeaning
ApplicationOAuth/OIDC client registered in TokenIDP
Authorization CodeShort-lived code exchanged for tokens
CIBAClient Initiated Backchannel Authentication
ClaimName/value statement about a subject or authorization context
ClientSoftware requesting tokens from TokenIDP
IssuerCanonical URL identifying the TokenIDP instance
JWKSPublic signing keys used by APIs to validate JWTs
PKCEProof Key for Code Exchange
ScopeDelegated permission requested by a client
TenantIsolation boundary for users, clients, roles, and settings

Common Pitfalls

  • Using client, application, and API resource interchangeably.
  • Treating scopes and roles as the same authorization concept.