OpenID Connect Logout — Complete Guide to Session Termination

In this tutorial, you will learn about Openid Connect Logout. We cover key concepts, practical examples, and best practices to help you master this topic.

OpenID Connect logout terminates user sessions at the identity provider and optionally at relying parties, supporting single logout for complete session cleanup.

What You'll Learn

• RP-initiated logout flow
• Session termination at the OP
• Post-logout redirect URI

Why It Matters

Without proper logout, users remain authenticated at the provider even after closing the application. Logout ensures complete session termination.

What's Next

Explore OpenID Connect session management for session tracking, or OpenID Connect post-logout redirect URI for redirect behavior.