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Registry Context
Optional metadata telling clients where to find human-readable documentation about using the authorization server.
Technical Summary
The `service_documentation` authorization server metadata member is an OPTIONAL URL for a page containing human-readable information that developers might want or need when using the authorization server.
When Used
Used when an authorization server publishes developer-facing documentation, including client registration instructions when Dynamic Client Registration is not supported.
Normative Requirements
Authorization servers
RFC 8414 - Section 2
Include the `service_documentation` metadata member as a URL of a page containing human-readable information for developers using the authorization server..
service_documentation OPTIONAL. URL of a page containing human-readable information that developers might want or need to know when using the authorization server.
Validation Guidance
Do not reject an authorization server metadata document because `service_documentation` is omitted.
If present, verify that `service_documentation` is a URL identifying a page containing human-readable information for developers using the authorization server.
Reference
Details
- Entry Id
service_documentation - Metadata Name
service_documentation - Metadata Description
URL of a page containing human-readable information that developers might want or need to know when using the authorization server- Change Controller
IESG- Reference
RFC8414 - Section 2