Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to set up OpenID with Gmail, but I’m hitting a wall. Does anyone have experience with this? I found an old provider, but it’s not working anymore. It just redirects and then says GET isn’t supported.
I’m pretty sure that one’s toast, but are there any other options out there? I’d really appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction or share their setup.
Thanks in advance for any help!
I’ve actually gone through the process of integrating Gmail OpenID recently, and it was quite a journey. Google has moved away from OpenID in favor of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. This shift caused many older implementations to break.
For a working solution, I’d recommend using Google Sign-In, which is built on OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect standards. It’s more secure and provides better user experience. You’ll need to set up a project in the Google Developers Console, create credentials, and implement the sign-in flow in your application.
The process involves a bit of a learning curve, especially if you’re used to the old OpenID, but it’s worth it for the improved security and reliability. Google provides comprehensive documentation and client libraries for various programming languages, which makes the integration process smoother.
If you’re adamant about using pure OpenID, you might be out of luck with Gmail. Consider looking into alternative identity providers that still support OpenID if it’s a must-have for your project.
hey, i’ve run into this too. google ditched openid a while back, so that’s why ur old provider’s not working. now they use oauth 2.0 and openid connect. it’s a bit of a pain to set up, but google sign-in is the way to go now. you’ll need to mess around in the google cloud console to get it working. good luck!
I’ve faced similar issues with Gmail OpenID integration. Unfortunately, Google phased out support for OpenID 2.0 a while back, which is why you’re encountering problems. As an alternative, I’d suggest looking into implementing Google Sign-In using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect.
It’s a bit more complex to set up initially, but it offers better security and user experience. You’ll need to create a project in the Google Cloud Console, set up OAuth credentials, and integrate the sign-in flow into your application. Google provides SDKs for various platforms to simplify the process.
If you’re specifically looking for OpenID solutions, you might want to explore other providers like Auth0 or Okta. They offer OpenID Connect implementations that could serve as alternatives to the deprecated Gmail OpenID.