How do I use OpenID on Steam?

2019-12-17

How do I use OpenID on Steam?

To use OpenID to verify a user’s identity: Configure your OpenID library to use the following URL as Steam’s OP Endpoint URL: https://steamcommunity.com/openid/ After a user has been authenticated, the user’s Claimed ID will contain the user’s SteamID.

What is Steam OpenID?

OpenID is an authentication strategy where an unauthenticated user visits your site then authenticates themselves by logging in to Google, Twitter, Facebook, Steam, or some other OpenID “provider.

How do I add Steam login to my website?

To access your Steam Web API Key go to Steam developers console at https://steamcommunity.com/dev/apikey and Sign up/Login with your Steam account. Enter Domain Name (from miniOrange Social Login Plugin). Click on the checkbox that appears to agree to Steam Web API Terms of Use .

What is Steam OAuth?

OAuth allows partner sites and applications on embedded platforms to perform certain operations on behalf of authenticated Steam users in a secure manner. To use OAuth, first you will need to obtain a Client ID from Valve. Some OAuth APIs also require a WebAPI publisher key to validate your identity as a Steam partner.

What is Python OpenID?

Python OpenID library – OpenID support for servers and consumers. This is a set of Python packages to support use of the OpenID decentralized identity system in your application. Want to enable single sign-on for your web site? Use the openid.

How do I find my Steamworks ID?

To view your Steam ID: Select your Steam username. Locate the URL field beneath the Community header. Your Steam ID is the number at the end of the URL.

What is Steamworks ID?

This is commonly called the ‘current user’, or ‘local user’. A Steam ID is a unique identifier for a Steam accounts, Steam groups, Lobbies and Chat rooms, and used to differentiate users in all parts of the Steamworks API.

What happens if I revoke my Steam API key?

Go to Steam API Key page and click “Revoke My Steam Web API key”. This will turn your old API key obsolete and generate a new one. This way you make sure no one retrieves data through your Steam account’s API.

What is API Dev key?

An application programming interface key (API key) is a unique identifier used to authenticate a user, developer, or calling program to an API. However, they are typically used to authenticate a project with the API rather than a human user.

Is OpenID Connect free?

OpenID Connect was developed in an OpenID Foundation working group. OpenID working groups are open to all who sign the IPR Contribution agreement, free of charge.