== Basic steps to secure applications and services

These are the basic steps for securing an application or a service in {project_name}.

. Register a client to a realm using one of these options:

* The {project_name} Admin Console

* The client registration service

* The CLI

. Enable OpenID Connect or SAML protocols in your application using one these options:

* Leveraging existing OpenID Connect and SAML support from the application ecosystem
* Using a {project_name} Adapter

This guide provides the detailed instructions for these steps. You can find more details
in the link:{adminguide_link}[Server Administration Guide] about how to register a client to {project_name} through the
administration console.