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Single Sign-On (SSO) is an account security feature that authenticates users and grants access to applications. Only Facilitators & Referrers can use the SSO feature to log in.

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To use Single Sign-On, you must set up a domain with an Identity Provider (IdP) such as OneLogin, Google, Microsoft, or Okta.

Note

Warning: Facilitators and Referrers are still required to use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

See the expandable content below for a brief comparison of authentication protocols:

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titleComparing SAML 2.0 & OpenID Connect 1.0

SAML 2.0

OpenID Connect 1.0

Supported Protocols

XML, HTTP, SOAP, & all other XML-friendly protocols.

XRDS & HTTP

Validation Process

Validated through chosen IdP intermediary service response.

Validated through OAuth server response.

Access Response

SAML authentication “assertion” is generated by the intermediary IdP service to grant access.

A temporary access token is granted by the IdP server to grant access.

Supporting Identity Providers

  • Okta

  • OneLogin

  • SalesForce

  • SiteMinder

  • Google

  • Microsoft

  • Okta

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Benefits of Single Sign-On

Enhanced Security

  • Leverage authentication decisions defined through your IdP, such as password and authentication policies.

  • Revoke compromised user access to the Portal in minutes.

Seamless Access Management

  • Optimize new team member onboarding with Portal access using sign-in credentials created by your business for access to multiple applications.

  • Streamline existing team members' Portal access without requiring

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  • a Payrix Login ID.

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Additional Resources

Visit the links below to learn more about different authentication protocols:

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Getting Started with Single Sign-On

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