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Authorization Server Template

The ConnectSoft Authorization Server Template provides a ready-to-use solution for building OAuth2/OpenID Connect authorization servers. This template generates a complete authorization server implementation with token management, client management, and multi-tenant support.

Overview

The Authorization Server Template generates a production-ready OAuth2/OpenID Connect authorization server that can be used for authentication and authorization in SaaS applications. It includes token management, client management, user management, and support for multiple OAuth2 flows.

When to Use This Template

Use the Authorization Server Template when:

  • Building OAuth2/OpenID Connect authorization servers
  • Creating identity providers for SaaS platforms
  • Implementing token-based authentication
  • Building multi-tenant identity solutions
  • Creating authorization servers for API access
  • Implementing SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions

Key Features

OAuth2/OpenID Connect

  • OAuth2 Flows: Authorization Code, Client Credentials, Implicit, Resource Owner Password
  • OpenID Connect: Identity layer on top of OAuth2
  • Token Management: Access tokens, refresh tokens, ID tokens
  • Token Validation: Token validation and verification

Client Management

  • Client Registration: Register OAuth2 clients
  • Client Credentials: Manage client secrets
  • Client Scopes: Define and manage scopes
  • Client Types: Public and confidential clients

User Management

  • User Authentication: User login and authentication
  • User Profiles: User profile management
  • Password Management: Password reset and change
  • Multi-Factor Authentication: MFA support

Multi-Tenant Support

  • Tenant Isolation: Tenant-specific clients and users
  • Tenant Configuration: Per-tenant OAuth2 configuration
  • Tenant Management: Tenant provisioning and management

Generated Structure

The template generates a complete authorization server:

YourAuthorizationServer/
├── src/
│   ├── AuthorizationServer/
│   │   ├── Controllers/
│   │   ├── Services/
│   │   ├── Models/
│   │   └── ...
│   └── ...
├── infrastructure/
│   └── ...
└── docs/

Template Parameters

Parameter Type Required Default Description
ServerName string Yes AuthorizationServer Name of the authorization server
ServerDescription string Yes Authorization Server Server description
SupportOpenIdConnect bool No true Enable OpenID Connect
SupportMultiTenant bool No true Enable multi-tenant support

Quick Start

Step 1: Create Authorization Server

dotnet new connectsoft-authorization-server \
  --name MyAuthServer \
  --server-description "My Authorization Server"

Step 2: Configure OAuth2

Configure OAuth2 settings in appsettings.json.

Step 3: Register Clients

Register OAuth2 clients for your applications.

Step 4: Deploy

Deploy the authorization server using CI/CD pipelines.

Architecture

OAuth2 Flow

sequenceDiagram
    participant Client
    participant AuthServer as Authorization Server
    participant ResourceServer as Resource Server

    Client->>AuthServer: Request Authorization
    AuthServer->>Client: Authorization Code
    Client->>AuthServer: Exchange Code for Token
    AuthServer->>Client: Access Token
    Client->>ResourceServer: Request Resource with Token
    ResourceServer->>AuthServer: Validate Token
    AuthServer->>ResourceServer: Token Valid
    ResourceServer->>Client: Resource Data
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Design Principles

  • Security-First: Secure by default
  • Standards Compliance: OAuth2/OpenID Connect standards
  • Scalability: Horizontal scaling support
  • Multi-Tenancy: Tenant isolation
  • Observability: Comprehensive logging and monitoring

Integration with AI Factory

The Authorization Server Template is used by:

  • Security Architect Agent: Designs authorization architecture
  • Platform Generator Agent: Includes in platform projects
  • Identity Platform: Provides authorization capabilities

Best Practices

Security

  • Use HTTPS for all communications
  • Implement proper token expiration
  • Validate all tokens
  • Use secure storage for secrets

Token Management

  • Implement token refresh
  • Use short-lived access tokens
  • Secure refresh token storage
  • Implement token revocation

Client Management

  • Validate client credentials
  • Enforce scope restrictions
  • Monitor client usage
  • Implement client rotation