NHS CIS2 Authentication guidance for developers

Guidance for developers wanting to use NHS CIS2 Authentication and OpenID Connect 1.0 to verify the identity of users and obtain basic profile information

OpenID Connect (OIDC) overview

An introduction to what OpenID Connect is and how it is used.

OpenID Connect (OIDC) detailed guidance

Detailed guidance on setting up OpenID Connect for a production environment.

OpenID Connect Checklists

Questions you will need to answer in order to get a Client created in an NHS CIS2 Authentication environment.

Adding the Care Identity button to your service

Find out how to add the Care Identity button to your service, including information on when to use it, sizing, style and a link to download the button.

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Last edited: 3 May 2023 9:37 am