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# OpenID Connect (OIDC)

> Configure a custom OIDC connection to integrate with any OpenID Connect compliant identity provider.

The OpenID Connect (OIDC) connection allows you to integrate with any identity provider that supports the OpenID Connect standard, providing flexibility for custom integrations.

## Overview

OpenID Connect is a simple identity layer on top of the OAuth 2.0 protocol. It allows your application to verify the identity of users and obtain basic profile information in an interoperable and REST-like manner.

To learn more and configure a custom OIDC connection with Auth0, see our [Connect to OpenID Connect Identity Provider documentation](https://auth0.com/docs/authenticate/identity-providers/enterprise-identity-providers/oidc).

## Configure Token Vault

After creating the connection, at the bottom of the connection settings in the **Advanced** section, toggle on **Enable Token Vault**. This allows your connection to retrieve and store access tokens for third-party APIs.

## Next steps

* To learn how to configure applications to access Token Vault, read [Configure Token Vault](https://auth0.com/docs/secure/tokens/token-vault/configure-token-vault).
* If your application uses [Organizations](https://auth0.com/docs/manage-users/organizations), authenticate the user with the target organization before initiating the Connected Accounts flow. Connected accounts remain linked to the individual user profile.
* To learn how to get an access token to make a tool call, complete the [Call third-party APIs on user's behalf Quickstart](https://auth0.com/ai/docs/get-started/call-others-apis-on-users-behalf).