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OIDC authentication for Ubuntu
authd is a powerful authentication service for Ubuntu, designed to integrate with OIDC identity providers.
It delivers a secure, flexible solution for organizations and individuals who are transitioning
to cloud-based identity management on Ubuntu workstations and servers.
authd uses the OAuth Device Authorization Grant and ensures a consistent and secure login experience across
Ubuntu Desktop and Server — whether through GDM, SSH, or network services like NFS and Samba.
Key Features
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It delivers a secure, flexible solution for organizations and individuals who are transitioning
to cloud-based identity management on Ubuntu workstations and servers.
authd uses the OAuth Device Authorization Grant and ensures a consistent and secure login experience across
Ubuntu Desktop and Server — whether through GDM, SSH, or network services like NFS and Samba.
Key Features
- Cloud identity provider Integration: Connects with any OpenID Connect compliant identity provider.
- Secure Login: authd leverages the OAuth Device Authorization Grant RFC 8628-compliant workflows for reliability
- Open-Source: Free and community-driven, with contributions welcomed.
- Enterprise ready: Ubuntu Pro customers will benefit from the same expanded security and support guarantees.
- authd is free for all Ubuntu Desktop and Server 24.04 LTS users and is under active development.
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Update History
0.0.0+ea67d6c.81db5c3 (31) → 0.4.0 (37)4 Apr 2026, 13:26 UTC
0.0.0+ea67d6c.81db5c3 (31)1 Apr 2026, 21:28 UTC
20 Jan 2026, 10:39 UTC
2 Apr 2026, 13:24 UTC
1 Apr 2026, 21:28 UTC
