1. What is SSO?
SSO (Single Sign-On), or single authentication, is a mechanism that allows a user to access multiple applications using a single set of credentials.
In the context of Edusign, this means a user can log into their account with existing credentials (Microsoft, Google, etc.) without creating a specific password for Edusign.
2. Why use SSO?
Integrating SSO offers several advantages:
✅ Simplified login: a single authentication grants access to Edusign, Zoom, Google Workspace, etc.
🔐 Enhanced security: centralized access management, unified password policy.
🛠️ Simplified administration for administrators: fewer accounts to manage, better traceability.
📱 Seamless user experience: smooth transition from one application to another.
3. Technical prerequisites
Before configuring SSO, your administrator must:
Define the redirection URLs to authorize in the identity provider (IdP).
Ensure that users already have an account on your IdP (Microsoft, Google, CAS, etc.).
🔁 Authorized redirection URLs
Profile | Redirection URLs |
School | https://edusign.app/school |
Professor | https://edusign.app/professor |
Student | https://edusign.app/student |
ℹ️ Note: All variants must be added in the SSO provider settings to ensure correct redirection.
4. SSO Solutions available with Edusign
Provider | Compatibility with Edusign | Protocol | Type | Primary use |
Student, Professor, School | SAML 2.0 | Authentication | Secure login via SAML identity | |
Student, Professor, School | SAML 2.0 (Already configured) | Authentication | Login via Microsoft account | |
Student, Professor, School | CAS | Authentication | Academic / University SSO | |
Student, Professor, School | OpenID Connect | Authorization only | Access to APIs with explicit permission | |
Student, Professor, School | OpenID Connect (OAuth2) | Authentication + ID | Login with verified identity |
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