---
title: Viewing the client secret for an application
description: You can use the PingOne console to get the client secret for an existing OpenID Connect application without having to make an API call.
component: pingone
page_id: pingone:applications:p1_view_client_secret_application
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingone/applications/p1_view_client_secret_application.html
revdate: May 3, 2024
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
---

# Viewing the client secret for an application

You can use the PingOne console to get the client secret for an existing OpenID Connect application without having to make an API call.

## About this task

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|   | Client secrets apply only to OIDC-based applications. |

## Steps

1. Go to **Applications > Applications** and browse or search for the application.

2. Click the application entry to open the details panel.

3. Click the **Configuration** tab, and locate the **General** section.

4. Locate the **Client Secret** section. Click the **Eye** icon next to **Client Secret** or **Previous Client Secret** to make the secret readable.

5. To copy the client secret, click **Copy to clipboard**.

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   |   | To rotate a client secret, see [Generating a client secret for an application](p1_generate_client_secret_application.html). |