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PKCE Generator - Generate code_verifier and code_challenge Online
What is PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange)? PKCE (pronounced “pixy”) is a security extension to OAuth 2.0 that protects authorization code flow from interception attacks. It’s essential for public clients like mobile apps, single-page applications (SPAs), and CLI tools that cannot securely store client secrets.
Understanding code_verifier and code_challenge Component Description Example code_verifier A cryptographically random string (43-128 characters) generated by the client dBjftJeZ4CVP-mB92K27uhbUJU1p1r_wW1gFWFOEjXk code_challenge A transformed version of code_verifier sent in the authorization request E9Melhoa2OwvFrEMTJguCHaoeK1t8URWbuGJSstw-cM code_challenge_method The transformation method: S256 (SHA-256, recommended) or plain S256 How PKCE Works Generate: Client creates a random code_verifier Transform: Client computes code_challenge = BASE64URL(SHA256(code_verifier)) Authorize: Client sends code_challenge with authorization request Exchange: Client sends original code_verifier with token request Verify: Server verifies SHA256(code_verifier) == code_challenge PKCE Generator Tool Use the tool below to generate secure PKCE values for your OAuth 2.0 implementation:
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ROT47 Encoder Decoder - ROT47 Cipher Tool Online
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock Toggle ROT47 Copy Output ℹ️ What is ROT47? ROT47 is a simple character substitution cipher that replaces each printable ASCII character with the character 47 positions after it in ASCII table. It's an extension of ROT13 that works on all printable ASCII characters (not just letters).
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SAML Assertion Decoder
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock 📥 Step 1: Paste SAML Data Paste Base64-encoded SAML Response, Assertion, or Request: 🔓 Decode SAML 🗑️ Clear All 📊 Summary 📄 XML (Formatted) 🔤 Raw Formatted XML: Raw Decoded Text: ℹ️ How to use Copy the Base64-encoded SAML Response/Assertion from your browser's network tab or IdP logs Paste it into the text area above Click "Decode SAML" to view the decoded and parsed content Switch between tabs to see summary, formatted XML, or raw output Supports: SAML Responses, Assertions, AuthnRequests, LogoutRequests (with or without DEFLATE compression)
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SAML Single Logout (SLO): Complete Implementation Guide & Troubleshooting
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sequenceDiagram participant User participant SP as Service Provider participant IdP as Identity Provider User->>SP: 1. Access Protected Resource SP->>User: 2. Redirect to IdP (SAML Request) User->>IdP: 3. SAML AuthnRequest IdP->>User: 4. Login Page User->>IdP: 5. Authenticate IdP->>User: 6. SAML Response (Assertion) User->>SP: 7. POST SAML Response SP->>SP: 8. Validate Assertion SP->>User: 9. Grant Access SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is a widely adopted standard for Single Sign-On (SSO) in enterprise identity federation. Just as SAML SSO simplifies user authentication across multiple systems, SAML Single Logout (SLO) provides a standardized way to terminate sessions across those same systems. Let’s explore how it works and the critical differences between redirect vs POST bindings, SP-initiated vs IdP-initiated logout, and the essential role of the Session Index.
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flowchart TD A[Client Application] -->|Signs JWT Assertion| B[JWT Bearer Token] B --> C[ForgeRock AM Token Endpoint] C -->|Validate JWT Signature & Claims| D[ForgeRock OAuth2 Provider] D -->|Issue Access Token| E[Client Application] E -->|Access Protected APIs| F[Resource Server]
Understanding Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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graph TB subgraph "Zero Trust Architecture" User[User/Device] --> Verify{Identity Verification} Verify --> MFA[Multi-Factor Auth] MFA --> Context{Context Analysis} Context --> Policy{Policy Engine} Policy --> |Allow| Resource[Protected Resource] Policy --> |Deny| Block[Access Denied] Context --> Device[Device Trust] Context --> Location[Location Check] Context --> Behavior[Behavior Analysis] end style Verify fill:#667eea,color:#fff style Policy fill:#764ba2,color:#fff style Resource fill:#4caf50,color:#fff style Block fill:#f44336,color:#fff 🔑 What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)? Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a framework of policies and technologies that ensures the right individuals have the appropriate access to technology resources. IAM systems are essential for organizations to securely manage digital identities, control access to applications, and ensure data security.
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Understanding SAML: What It Is and Why It Matters
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sequenceDiagram participant User participant SP as Service Provider participant IdP as Identity Provider User->>SP: 1. Access Protected Resource SP->>User: 2. Redirect to IdP (SAML Request) User->>IdP: 3. SAML AuthnRequest IdP->>User: 4. Login Page User->>IdP: 5. Authenticate IdP->>User: 6. SAML Response (Assertion) User->>SP: 7. POST SAML Response SP->>SP: 8. Validate Assertion SP->>User: 9. Grant Access Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based open standard used for exchanging authentication and authorization data between different security domains. SAML is most commonly used in Single Sign-On (SSO) scenarios, allowing users to access multiple applications or services without the need to log in repeatedly. It has become a critical technology for enabling secure identity management across web-based applications, particularly in enterprise environments and cloud services.
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Understanding the Authorization Code Flow in OAuth 2.0
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sequenceDiagram participant User participant App as Client App participant AuthServer as Authorization Server participant Resource as Resource Server User->>App: 1. Click Login App->>AuthServer: 2. Authorization Request AuthServer->>User: 3. Login Page User->>AuthServer: 4. Authenticate AuthServer->>App: 5. Authorization Code App->>AuthServer: 6. Exchange Code for Token AuthServer->>App: 7. Access Token + Refresh Token App->>Resource: 8. API Request with Token Resource->>App: 9. Protected Resource OAuth 2.0 is a widely used authorization framework that enables applications to access user data on behalf of the user without requiring the user to share their credentials. It provides a secure and standardized approach to delegating access control, ensuring that applications can interact with various services while keeping user information private. The Authorization Code Flow is one of the core grant types in OAuth 2.0, designed for scenarios where both the client and the authorization server need to exchange information securely.
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Understanding the Basic Components of SAML
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a robust open standard that enables the exchange of authentication and authorization data between different security domains. It is most commonly used in Single Sign-On (SSO) scenarios, allowing users to access multiple applications with a single login. To effectively implement and manage secure SSO systems, it’s essential to understand the fundamental components of SAML: Assertion, Binding, Protocol, and Metadata.
1. Assertion Visual Overview:
sequenceDiagram participant User participant SP as Service Provider participant IdP as Identity Provider User->>SP: 1. Access Protected Resource SP->>User: 2. Redirect to IdP (SAML Request) User->>IdP: 3. SAML AuthnRequest IdP->>User: 4. Login Page User->>IdP: 5. Authenticate IdP->>User: 6. SAML Response (Assertion) User->>SP: 7. POST SAML Response SP->>SP: 8. Validate Assertion SP->>User: 9. Grant Access The Assertion is the core element of the SAML protocol. It represents a statement made by the Identity Provider (IdP) about a subject, usually the user, and contains authentication and authorization information. This information is passed to the Service Provider (SP), which uses it to grant or deny access to the requested resources. There are three main types of assertions:
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Understanding the Client Credentials Flow in OAuth 2.0
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sequenceDiagram participant App as Client Application participant AuthServer as Authorization Server participant Resource as Resource Server App->>AuthServer: 1. Client Credentials (client_id + secret) AuthServer->>AuthServer: 2. Validate Credentials AuthServer->>App: 3. Access Token App->>Resource: 4. API Request with Token Resource->>App: 5. Protected Resource OAuth 2.0 is a widely used authorization framework that enables applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service. Among its several grant types, the Client Credentials Flow is uniquely designed for machine-to-machine (M2M) communication where no user is involved.
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Unix Timestamp Converter
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock 🕐 Current Unix Timestamp - - ⏰ Timestamp → Date 🔢 Date → Timestamp ⏰ Convert Timestamp to Date Unix Timestamp: 🔄 Convert 📅 Use Current Time 🗑️ Clear ℹ️ About Unix Timestamps Seconds: Standard Unix timestamp (10 digits) - used in JWT exp, iat, nbf Milliseconds: JavaScript Date.now() format (13 digits) Auto-detects format based on number of digits 🔢 Convert Date to Timestamp Select Date and Time (UTC): 🔄 Convert 🗑️ Clear Seconds: - 📋 Copy Milliseconds: - 📋 Copy 📖 Common JWT Claims exp (Expiration Time): When the token expires iat (Issued At): When the token was created nbf (Not Before): Token not valid before this time All JWT time claims use Unix timestamps in seconds (not milliseconds).
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URL Encoder & Decoder
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock 🔒 Encode 🔓 Decode 🔍 Parse Query String 🔒 URL Encode Enter text to encode: 🔒 Encode 🔒 Encode Component 🗑️ Clear Encoded result: 📋 Copy ℹ️ Encode vs Encode Component Encode: Uses encodeURI() - preserves URL structure (/, ?, &, =) Encode Component: Uses encodeURIComponent() - encodes everything (use for query parameter values) Example: For redirect_uri in OAuth, use "Encode Component"
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XML to JSON Converter - Convert XML ⇄ JSON Online
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock JSON → XML XML → JSON Copy Output ℹ️ What are XML and JSON? XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) are both formats for structuring and exchanging data between systems.
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YAML to JSON Converter - Convert YAML ⇄ JSON Online
🧰 Tools 🔐PKCE 📜SAML 🔗URL ⏰Time 🎫JWT 🚀REST 📝YAML 🔄XML 🔤B64 🔒ROT47 🏗️ForgeRock YAML → JSON JSON → YAML Copy Output ℹ️ What are YAML and JSON? YAML (YAML Ain't Markup Language) and JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) are both data serialization formats used for configuration files and data exchange.
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