---
title: ID token
sidebar_custom_props:
    termName: ID token
    tags:
        - Tokens And Claims
    shortDescription: OIDC token describing the authenticated user.
    longDescription: JWT issued by the OpenID Provider describing the authentication event and the end-user (subject). RPs (Relying Party) validate issuer, audience, signature, expiry and the nonce; not intended for API authorization.
---
