Vercel OpenID Connect support helps you replace long-lived credentials with temporary tokens to reduce risk.

In 2014, the OpenID Foundation introduced a new standard for authenticating people online, known as OpenID Connect (OIDC) . This standard was initially created to simplify the authentication process for users, providing a streamlined and secure way to log into various services. Today, Vercel leverages OIDC to enhance the security of backend connectivity, enabling developers to replace long-lived credentials with more secure, temporary tokens.

Link to heading The evolution and utility of OIDC

OpenID Connect was initially introduced as an extension to OAuth 2.0, building on its authorization capabilities to include authentication.…