SSO

Configure single sign-on so users authenticate through your organisation's identity provider.

SSO lets users sign in to Automate through your organisation's identity provider instead of managing separate passwords. Use it when your company requires central MFA, conditional access, or directory-driven user lifecycle.

Open Admin Panel → SSO.

When to use SSO

SSO is recommended when:

  • Automate is used by more than a small pilot group.
  • Your organisation already uses an identity provider such as Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, Keycloak, or Google Workspace.
  • Security policy requires central MFA or session rules.
  • User access must be removed quickly when someone leaves.

Configure SSO safely

  1. Prepare identity provider details

    In your identity provider, create an OIDC or supported SSO application for Automate. Keep issuer, client ID, client secret, and redirect/callback details ready.

  2. Open SSO

    In Admin Panel, go to Authentication → SSO.

    SSO under Authentication is where identity provider settings are configured or reviewed.
  3. Add provider settings

    Enter the provider details from your identity platform. Use exact values from the provider rather than retyping from memory.

  4. Test with one admin user

    Test sign-in before rolling out to the whole workspace. Keep a break-glass SuperAdmin path available during setup.

Rollout checklist

CheckWhy it matters
SuperAdmin break-glass access existsPrevents lockout if the provider is misconfigured
Test user can sign inConfirms the provider and redirect settings work
Roles and workspace access are correctAuthentication alone does not prove the user has the right permissions
Offboarding process is clearIdentity provider disablement should remove access quickly
Users know which sign-in method to useReduces support requests during rollout

SSO and roles

SSO proves who the user is. Roles decide what they can do after sign-in. Review Users and roles when you enable or change SSO.

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