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How do I set up SSO using OpenID Connect (OIDC) with Enterprise Video Streaming

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This guide explains how to configure OpenID Connect (OIDC) based single sign-on for IBM Enterprise Video Streaming. The setup process involves navigating to the Account Security settings and configuring three key parameters: Client ID (unique organizational identifier), Client Secret (provider authentication token), and Discovery URL (OIDC provider endpoint). This authentication method enables secure viewer access to content through OIDC credentials.

OpenID Connect (OIDC) Single Sign-On

On the Enterprise Video Streaming you can now set up OpenID Connect (OIDC) based single sign-on (SSO), giving your team members access to content (Viewer Authentication) with OIDC authentication.

Setting up OIDC Authentication

To configure the security settings of your account, log in to Enterprise Video Streaming and navigate to the Account > Security page on your dashboard, or follow this link: https://video.ibm.com/dashboard/integrations/security. Choose the 'OpenID Connect (SSO)' option in the 'Secure your content with' section.

Enter the following parameters:

  • Client ID: it's your unique identifier in your OIDC provider. This parameter ensures that Enterprise Video Streaming only allows users to access content, who are associated with your organization.
  • Client Secret: your OIDC provider gives you this secret. This parameter allows your provider to check that you have given access Enterprise Video Streaming to query users.
  • Discovery URL: Enterprise Video Streaming can access your OIDC provider on this URL. It's always ends with '/.well-known/openid-configuration', so, please, make sure you set it accordingly.

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Modified date:
05 June 2026

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