Enabling SAML-Based Single Sign-On (SSO)

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Overview

SAML-based single sign on (SSO) gives members access to DvSum through an identity provider (IdP) of your choice.

SSO, or Single Sign-On, is a service for session and user authentication. It enables users to use a single set of login credentials to access multiple applications. This simplifies the management of various usernames and passwords for both enterprises and individuals.

DvSum enables you to secure your account by providing Web SSO capabilities based on popular standards such as SAML-based identity provider, allowing your enterprise user directory or third-party IdP to secure your applications via standards-based security tokens.

Certified identity providers:

  • ADFS
  • Microsoft Entra
  • Okta
  • OneLogin

Detailed Steps

Step 1: Log in to your Owner account

Go to the Administration tab → Account → Click on SSO

Step 2: Add Identity Provider

Click the button "Add Identity Provider" to navigate to the following form.

Step 3: Download DvSum SP Metadata

Download the DvSum SP Metadata file and configure your IdP to add DvSum as an application.

Download SP metadata screenshot

Step 4: Fill in Required Fields

Fill the form with all the required fields.

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Provider Name – Give a unique provider name in case you have multiple IdP's. The Provider Name cannot be updated once configured. Provider Name can only be alphanumeric, must be 3 to 32 characters long, must start with a letter, and cannot have special characters or spaces.
Identifier – This is your company's domain name, e.g. mycompany.com.
IdP Metadata – This is the metadata information from your Identity Provider. You can either provide a URL, or upload a local copy of the metadata file.
Attributes – DvSum requires one attribute:
attribute: http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2005/05/identity/claims/emailaddress
value: Email

Step 5: Save and View IdP Listing

Click Save. You will be directed to the IdP Listing page.

IdP listing screenshot

Step 6: Enable SSO in Test Mode

When a user enables the SSO Toggle button, they will be prompted with a confirmation. After clicking OK, SSO will be enabled in Test Mode.

SSO toggle confirmation

After clicking OK, SSO will be enabled in Test Mode.

All administrators will receive an email notification informing them of this change.

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Note: In Test mode, Single Sign-On applies only to administrators who can test login using either corporate email ID or basic authentication credentials. Super users and regular users continue to log in with basic authentication.

Step 7: Enable SSO in Live Mode

After the Admin successfully verifies the SSO corporate login in Test mode, they can enable SSO in Live mode.

When SSO is made live, all active DvSum users will be required to use their SSO credentials to sign in. Their existing DvSum passwords will be deleted. An email notification will be sent to all active users.

An email will be sent to all active users and they will no longer be able to login using basic authentication.

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Step 8: Adding Multiple Identity Providers

Add a new identifier and ensure it is different while keeping the Metadata URL the same. Save the changes. Both domains should now work with SSO.

add another idp screenshot

both domains working screenshot

Clicking "Sign in" will redirect to the identity provider (Okta).

Once the user is verified by Okta, they will be logged in to the application.

redirect to oktaokta login

okta verifyokta verify 2okta complete

After Okta verifies the user, they will be logged into the application.

logged inlogged in 2

Step 9: Disable SSO

If the Owner turns off the SSO configuration from Manage Account, an email will be sent to all users.

Note: When Single Sign-On is disabled, all users will be authenticated by the Basic Authentication process and will be required to set up a password.

disable sso screenshot

SAML Configuration to Okta

Please use the following link to configure SAML integration for your Okta application.

Additional Reference: Microsoft Entra

Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/identity/enterprise-apps/add-application-portal-setup-sso

Note: For more details on reset password refer How to Reset Password on the DI Platform article.

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