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# OpenID Connect 1.0

These pages cover concepts, configuration, and usage procedures for working with OpenID Connect 1.0 (OIDC) and PingAM.

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#### [Configuration](configure-openid-connect-provider.html)

Configure the OAuth 2.0 authorization server to act as an OpenID provider.

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#### [Dynamic client registration](oauth2-dynamic-client-registration.html)

Discover how clients can register and manage their information dynamically.

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#### [OpenID Connect flows](oidc-implementing-flows.html)

Discover the OIDC flows and how to implement them.

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#### [Authentication requirements](oidc-authentication-requirements.html)

Set requirements for authentication during OIDC flows.

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#### [Scopes and claims](understanding-openid-connect-scopes-and-claims.html)

Learn about OIDC claims and how to request them.

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#### [OpenID Connect endpoints](oidc-client-endpoints.html)

Endpoints exposed when AM acts as an OpenID Provider.

## Name changes for ForgeRock products

Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.

The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:

| Old name                      | New name                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| ForgeRock Identity Cloud      | PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
| ForgeRock Access Management   | PingAM                          |
| ForgeRock Directory Services  | PingDS                          |
| ForgeRock Identity Management | PingIDM                         |
| ForgeRock Identity Gateway    | PingGateway                     |
| ForgeRock Identity Platform   | Ping Advanced Identity Software |

Learn more about the name changes in [New names for ForgeRock products](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/New-names-for-ForgeRock-products) in the Knowledge Base.