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title: Add an OIDC Provider
slug: bhdo/add-an-oidc-provider
createdAt: 2026-03-17T18:34:04.398Z
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Belden Horizon Data Operations (BHDO) acts as an *OIDC client* that connects to a configured *OIDC provider*. BHDO supports both static and dynamic client registration.

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**Note:** When you configure your OIDC provider, set the scope to include `openid`, `email`, and `profile` which are required by BHDO.
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**To add a new OIDC Provider:**

1. Click **Add Provider** to configure a new provider.

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2. In Add OpenID Connect Provider, configure the following fields:
   - **Provider Name:** Enter a name to identify this provider.
   - **Client Name:** (Optional) Specify a client name if required by the provider.
   - **Well-Known Endpoint:** Provide the URL where the OIDC provider's metadata can be retrieved (e.g., `https://<provider>/.well-known/openid-configuration`).
   - **Add Groups:** Select user groups (`Administrator` & `Viewers`) that will have access via this provider.
   - **Redirect URI:** Prepopulated with the callback URL required for authentication. Ensure that the URL matches the provider’s settings.
   - **Use Dynamic Client Registration:** Enable this if the provider supports automatic registration of client credentials.

     - **Client ID:** Enter the client ID obtained from the OIDC provider.
     - **Client Secret:** Enter the secret key associated with the client ID.

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3. Click **Add&#x20;**&#x74;o save the configuration.