OpenID - getting user info?

Question

I am wondering if it is possible to request additional information besides email from Google and get a username?

Using JanRain OpenID PHP script.

thanks

Answer 1

No, It is Immpossible. Google only releases the user's email address. Their server is configured to never give out more information than this:

See their OpenID page for developers to learn more: http://code.google.com/apis/accounts/docs/OpenID.html

Answer 2

Finding an OpenID Attribute Exchange is what you want.

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http://www.google.com/search?q=openid+attribute+exchange

Answer 3

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Answer 4

In any case, you should not rely on any user information. See if this is part of the OP answer, and if not, provide the user with a form in which he can fill out the required fields.