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Auth0 Setup

This guide outlines the steps to register an application in Auth0 for use as an OpenID Connect (OIDC) provider.

Register an OIDC App in Auth0

1. Log in to Auth0 Dashboard

Go to https://manage.auth0.com and sign in to your Auth0 tenant.

2. Navigate to Applications

From the dashboard, go to Applications > Applications and click + Create Application.

3. Register the Application

Complete the following fields in the "Create Application" dialog:

  • Name: Enter a descriptive name for your application (e.g., Actian Data Observability-OIDC-App).
  • Application Type: Choose Regular Web Applications.

Click Create.

4. Configure the Application

After creating the application, configure its settings:

  • Callback URL: Enter the redirect URI provided by Actian Data Observability. This will likely follow the format: https://data-observability-actian.okta.com/oauth2/v1/authorize/callback. Please confirm the exact redirect URL with Actian Data Observability.
  • Under Advanced Settings -> OAuth:
    • JSON Web Token (JWT) Signature Algorithm: Choose RS256.
    • Grant Types: Select Implicit, Authorization Code, Refresh Token, and Client Credentials.

Click Save Changes.

5. Enable Supported Connections

Under the Connections tab of the application:

  • Enable the appropriate database, enterprise, or social login providers that your users will utilize.
  • Ensure users are provisioned or available under the selected connection.

Click Save Changes.

6. Post-Registration Configuration

Once saved, copy the following details from your application's settings, as you will need them for Actian Data Observability's configuration:

  • Client ID
  • Client Secret
  • Endpoints -> OAuth -> All the OAuth Endpoints