Identity Idp

Overview

The Login.gov Identity Provider (IdP) is a secure identity management system that allows users to access multiple government agencies using one account and password. This system is designed to provide a convenient and private way for individuals to interact with various government services.

Features

• One Account Access: Users can access multiple government agencies with a single account.
• Secure Login: Provides secure and private access to participating government agencies.
• Core Code Base: Contains the essential code base for the identity management system.
• Local Development Guide: Detailed documentation for setting up a local development environment.
• Contributing Guide: Includes guidelines for pull requests, commit messages, and the code review process.
• Login.gov Handbook: Describes organizational practices, process runbooks, and team structures.
• Back-end and Front-end Architecture: Information on the architecture of the system.
• Security and Troubleshooting: Guides for ensuring security and resolving common issues.

Installation

To set up the Login.gov Identity Provider (IdP) on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository using git clone https://github.com/login-gov/login-gov.git.
2. Run make README.md to generate the necessary files.
3. Refer to the Local Development documentation for setting up your environment.
4. Follow the guidelines in the Contributing Guide for making contributions to the code base.

Summary

The Login.gov Identity Provider (IdP) offers a secure and convenient way for users to access multiple government agencies using a single account. With features like secure login, detailed documentation, and contributing guidelines, this system simplifies the process of interacting with government services while ensuring privacy and security. By following the installation guide and utilizing the provided resources, users can seamlessly set up and contribute to this robust identity management system.