In this guide, you will set up a hardened OpenID Certified™ OAuth2 Server and OpenID Connect Provider (OIDC / OP) using open-source technology Ory Hydra on the Ory Network. This five-minute guide is for you if you want to use OAuth2 for API security; oryou want to open up your API to third-party developers like GitHub; oryou want to become an identity provider like Google, Facebook, or Twitter; or