# OAuth authentication flow

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UMA provides an easy and secure way to get connected to your Google Workspace tenant using OAuth2.0 and OpenID Connect.&#x20;

Shown below is the authentication process that UMA uses using OAuth2.0 and Open ID connect:

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For more information on OAuth and OpenID Connect, follow the documentation below:

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