Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, it appears that your Google OIDC sign-in issue is likely related to the order of hooks in your Ory configuration. The problem you're experiencing is a common one, and it's caused by the

session

hook overriding other hooks that come after it. The reason your login webhook isn't intercepting and sending back data on successful sign-in is probably because the

session

hook is executed before your custom webhook. When the

session

hook runs, it modifies the HTTP response, preventing any subsequent hooks from being executed. To solve this issue, you need to ensure that your custom webhook runs before the

session

hook. Here's how you can fix it: 1. Export your Ory Identities configuration using the [Ory CLI](https://www.ory.sh/docs/guides/cli/identity-cli). 2. In the configuration, locate the

hooks

section for the OIDC method. 3. Reorder the hooks so that your custom webhook comes before the

session

hook. Your configuration should look something like this:

yaml oidc:   hooks:     - config:         # Your custom webhook configuration       hook: web_hook     - hook: session

By placing your

web_hook

before the

session

hook, you ensure that your custom logic is executed before the session is created. This issue is documented in the Ory troubleshooting guide: [Troubleshoot Ory Actions Webhook issues](https://www.ory.sh/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-actions#webhook-is-not-triggered). If you're using the Ory Console to manage your configuration, it's recommended to use the Ory CLI to edit registration hooks instead of the UI, as mentioned in this [GitHub comment](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/361#issuecomment-1934159708). After making these changes, your Google OIDC sign-in should properly trigger your login webhook and allow you to intercept and send back data on successful sign-in.

I apologize for the confusion in my previous answer. Let me clarify what is meant by the session hook in the context of Ory Actions and webhooks. The

session

hook is a specific action in Ory Identities that is used to sign in users immediately after they successfully register. It's not directly related to the custom webhooks you might set up for actions. According to the [Ory documentation on Sign in after registration](https://www.ory.sh/docs/actions/session), the

session

action: 1. Creates a session for the user after successful registration. 2. Sends a

Set-Cookie

HTTP header containing the session cookie for browser-based flows. 3. Returns a session token and session information in the response body for API-based flows. This action is typically used to provide a seamless user experience by automatically logging in users right after they register. However, it's important to note that the

session

action, when used, should be placed after other custom webhooks in your configuration. This is because, as mentioned in the [Ory troubleshooting guide](https://www.ory.sh/docs/troubleshooting/troubleshoot-actions#webhook-is-not-triggered): "Because the

session

hook modifies the HTTP response, no other hooks are executed after it. If you want to execute other hooks besides the

session

hook, you need to make sure that it is executed last." So, when we talk about Actions and webhooks in Ory, we're referring to: 1. Built-in actions like the

session

hook, which perform specific functions within Ory. 2. Custom webhooks that you can configure to trigger external logic or services. To ensure your custom webhooks work as expected, you should order them before the

session

action in your configuration. This way, your webhooks will be executed before the session is created, allowing you to perform any necessary operations or validations.

I apologize for the confusion earlier. Let's focus on your specific issue with the login webhook for Google OIDC. Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, there are a few potential reasons why your login webhook might not be sending back a session to the frontend before redirection occurs. 1. Webhook Configuration: The issue might be related to how your webhooks are configured for the OIDC login flow. As mentioned in this [GitHub comment](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/346#issuecomment-1934159708), the order of hooks is crucial. For the login flow with OIDC, your configuration should look something like this:

yaml    login:      after:        oidc:          hooks:            - config:                # Your custom webhook configuration              hook: web_hook            - hook: session

Ensure that your custom webhook is placed before the

session

hook. 2. Return URL Handling: There's a known issue with how Ory handles the

return_to

parameter for error cases in OIDC flows. As described in this [GitHub issue](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/344), when an error occurs during OIDC login (such as an account already existing), the user is redirected to the browser self-service user interface instead of the specified

return_to

URL. This could potentially interfere with your frontend receiving the session information. 3. Session Token Exchange: Make sure you're using the

return_session_token_exchange_code=true

parameter when initializing your login flow. This ensures that a session token exchange code is returned, which your frontend can use to obtain the session. 4. Error Handling: As mentioned in a [comment on the GitHub issue](https://github.com/ory/network/issues/344#issuecomment-1445037037), recent changes have been made to handle unsuccessful flows better. Now, unsuccessful flows should return the flow with the current flow ID, allowing the caller to retrieve the full flow and act accordingly. To troubleshoot this issue: 1. Double-check your webhook configuration for the OIDC login flow, ensuring your custom webhook is placed before the

session

hook. 2. Review your frontend code to make sure it's correctly handling the flow ID and session token exchange code returned by Ory. 3. Implement proper error handling in your frontend to deal with cases where the login flow doesn't complete successfully. If the issue persists after these checks, you might want to enable debug logging in your Ory configuration to get more detailed information about what's happening during the login flow. This could help identify where exactly the process is breaking down.

I apologize for the confusion in my previous responses. Thank you for clarifying that the session hook is not above the custom hook in your configuration. Let's reassess your situation based on this information. Given that the order of hooks is not the issue, there could be other reasons why your Google OIDC login webhook isn't sending back a session to the frontend before redirection. Here are a few possibilities to consider: 1. Webhook Execution: Make sure your custom webhook is actually being triggered during the OIDC login flow. You can verify this by adding logging or monitoring to your webhook endpoint. 2. Response Handling: Your custom webhook might be executing, but not properly handling or returning the session information. Ensure that your webhook is correctly processing the login data and returning the necessary session information. 3. OIDC Configuration: Double-check your OIDC configuration for Google login. As mentioned in the [Ory documentation on social sign-in](https://www.ory.sh/docs/self-hosted/kratos/configuration/oidc), make sure you have properly set up the redirect URL and other required parameters. 4. Session Creation: If your custom webhook is responsible for creating the session, ensure it's doing so correctly. If you're relying on Ory to create the session, make sure the necessary configurations are in place. 5. Frontend Handling: The issue might be on the frontend side. Ensure your frontend application is correctly handling the response from the OIDC login flow and looking for the session information in the right place. 6. Network Issues: Check for any network-related issues that might prevent the session information from reaching your frontend before the redirect occurs. To further diagnose the issue, you could: 1. Enable detailed logging in your Ory configuration to see exactly what's happening during the login flow. 2. Use browser developer tools to inspect the network requests and responses during the login process. 3. Add temporary debug logging in your custom webhook to verify it's being called and what data it's receiving/returning. If you're still unable to resolve the issue after these checks, you might want to reach out to Ory support or post a detailed description of your setup and the problem in the [Ory Community Slack](https://slack.ory.sh/) for more specific assistance.

Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, the behavior you're experiencing with the OIDC login flow returning a 303 status code is actually the expected behavior for browser-based flows. Let me explain: According to the [Ory Kratos API Reference](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/reference/api#tag/frontend/operation/updateLoginFlow), the login flow behaves differently for browser-based flows and API-based flows: For browser-based flows, which is likely what you're using with OIDC, the expected behavior is: 1. A Content-Type of

application/x-www-form-urlencoded

or

application/json

is sent in the body. 2. The response is a HTTP 303 redirect to the post/after login URL or the

return_to

value if it was set and if the login succeeded. This 303 redirect is part of the standard flow for browser-based authentication. It's designed to redirect the user's browser to the appropriate page after successful authentication. If you're expecting a different response, such as a JSON payload with session information, you might want to consider: 1. Using an API-based flow instead of a browser-based flow. 2. Adding an

Accept: application/json

header to your request. As the documentation states: "Browser flows with an accept header of

application/json

will not redirect but instead respond with HTTP 200 and a application/json body with the signed in identity and a

Set-Cookie

header on success." If you need to handle the session information in your frontend application, you'll need to follow the redirect and then make a separate request to retrieve the session information, typically using an endpoint like

/sessions/whoami

. For more details on successful login behavior, you can refer to the [Ory Kratos documentation on successful login](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/self-service/flows/user-login#successful-login). Remember, this behavior is specific to browser-based flows. If you need different behavior, you might want to consider adjusting your integration approach or using API-based flows instead.

Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources and our previous conversation, I can explain how the 303 status code will affect the JavaScript code you've shared. The 303 status code (See Other) is indeed likely to skip the

.then()

block in your JavaScript code. Here's why: 1. Browser Behavior: When a browser receives a 303 response, it automatically follows the redirect to the new URL specified in the response's

Location

header. This happens at the browser level, before your JavaScript can handle the response. 2. Fetch API Behavior: Most modern JavaScript HTTP clients, including those typically used with Ory's SDK, are based on the Fetch API. By default, the Fetch API does not follow redirects for non-GET methods, and it considers a 303 response as a completed request, not an error. 3. Promise Resolution: Because of this behavior, the promise returned by the

updateLoginFlow

method will likely resolve immediately with the 303 response, rather than following the redirect and resolving with the final destination's response. To handle this situation, you have a few options: 1. Use the

Accept: application/json

header: As mentioned in the [Ory Kratos API Reference](https://www.ory.sh/docs/kratos/reference/api#tag/frontend/operation/updateLoginFlow), you can add an

Accept: application/json

header to your request. This will cause the server to respond with a 200 status and JSON payload instead of a 303 redirect for browser-based flows:

javascript    ory      .updateLoginFlow({        flow: String(flow?.id),        updateLoginFlowBody: values,        headers: { Accept: 'application/json' }      })      .then(({ data }) => {        // This block should now execute        console.log(data);      })

2. Handle the redirect manually: If you need to stick with the 303 redirect flow, you'll need to handle the redirect manually. This might involve checking for a 303 status and then making a new request to the redirect URL:

javascript    ory      .updateLoginFlow({        flow: String(flow?.id),        updateLoginFlowBody: values,      })      .then(({ data, status, headers }) => {        if (status === 303) {          // Handle redirect manually          window.location.href = headers.get('Location');        } else {          // Handle successful login          console.log(data);        }      })

Remember, the exact implementation might vary depending on the specific Ory SDK and HTTP client you're using. Always refer to the most recent Ory documentation for the most up-to-date information on handling login flows.

To change the content type for your Ory FrontendApi instance, you need to modify the configuration options. Based on the code snippet you provided and the information from the [Ory Hydra JavaScript SDK documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/hydra/sdk/js), you can adjust the configuration to include custom headers, including the content type. Here's how you can do it:

javascript import { Configuration, FrontendApi } from "@ory/client" import axios from "axios"  const ory = new FrontendApi(   new Configuration({     basePath: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_ORY_SDK_URL || "",     baseOptions: {       headers: {         'Content-Type': 'application/json',         'Accept': 'application/json'       },       withCredentials: true     }   }),   "",   axios );

In this updated configuration: 1. We've added a

baseOptions

object to the

Configuration

. 2. Within

baseOptions

, we've set a

headers

object that includes both

'Content-Type'

and

'Accept'

headers set to

'application/json'

. 3. We've also added

withCredentials: true

to ensure cookies are sent with cross-origin requests, which is often necessary for authentication flows. By setting the

'Content-Type'

header to

'application/json'

, you're specifying that the requests made by this Ory client instance will send JSON data. The

'Accept': 'application/json'

header indicates that the client expects JSON responses, which, as mentioned earlier, can help avoid 303 redirects in browser-based flows. Remember that this configuration will apply to all requests made with this Ory client instance. If you need different content types for different requests, you might need to create separate instances or modify the headers on a per-request basis. [Ory Hydra JavaScript SDK documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/hydra/sdk/js) provides more details on configuring the SDK, though it's important to note that the exact configuration options might vary slightly depending on the specific version of the Ory SDK you're using.

I apologize, but based on the information provided in your question and the previous conversation history, I don't have enough context to understand what specific configuration or code you're referring to when you say "I also have this but it isn't working." To provide an accurate and helpful answer, I would need more details about: 1. What specific configuration or code you have implemented. 2. What exactly isn't working as expected. 3. Any error messages or unexpected behaviors you're encountering. Without this additional information, I can't offer a precise solution to your problem. If you could provide more details about what you've tried and what specific issues you're facing, I'd be happy to assist you further. In the meantime, if you're still having issues with the Ory SDK configuration or OIDC login flow, I recommend: 1. Double-checking your configuration against the [Ory documentation](https://www.ory.sh/docs/). 2. Enabling debug logging to get more detailed information about what's happening during the login process. 3. Checking the browser's network tab to see the exact requests and responses during the login flow. If you can provide more specific information about your setup and the problem you're encountering, I'll do my best to help you resolve the issue.

Based on the information you've provided and the knowledge sources available, I can explain why the content type remains as

application/x-www-form-urlencoded

despite your configuration change. The

Accept

header you've added in the configuration specifies the type of response the client is willing to accept from the server. It doesn't change the

Content-Type

of the request being sent to the server. To change the

Content-Type

of the requests being sent, you need to explicitly set the

Content-Type

header in your configuration. Here's how you can modify your code to set both

Accept

and

Content-Type

headers:

javascript const ory = new FrontendApi(   new Configuration({     basePath: process.env.NEXT_PUBLIC_ORY_SDK_URL || "",     baseOptions: {       headers: {         'Accept': 'application/json',         'Content-Type': 'application/json'       },     },   }),   "",   axios );

This configuration sets both the

Accept

and

Content-Type

headers to

application/json

for all requests made by this Ory client instance. However, it's important to note that for certain operations, especially form submissions, Ory might expect

application/x-www-form-urlencoded

. As mentioned in the [Ory API Reference](https://www.ory.sh/docs/reference/api), some endpoints specifically expect this content type:

'content': {'application/json': {'schema': {...}}, 'application/x-www-form-urlencoded': {'schema': {...}}}

If you're still experiencing issues after making this change, it could be because: 1. The specific operation you're performing (like

updateLoginFlow

) might be overriding these global settings. 2. The Ory SDK might be automatically setting the

Content-Type

for certain requests based on the data being sent. To troubleshoot further, you could: 1. Check the network tab in your browser's developer tools to see what

Content-Type

is actually being sent with each request. 2. Try setting the

Content-Type

header directly in the method call, if the SDK allows it:

javascript    ory.updateLoginFlow({      flow: String(flow?.id),      updateLoginFlowBody: values,      headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }    })

3. Ensure that the data you're sending in the request body is actually in JSON format, not form-urlencoded format. If the issue persists, you might need to consult the specific version of the Ory SDK you're using, as the behavior might vary between versions.