How To Set Up SSO (single Sign-on) With A CMS
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TL;DR
Setting up SSO with a CMS involves configuring your CMS to authenticate users through an identity provider (IdP) like Okta, Azure AD, or Google Workspace using SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocols. You'll register your CMS as a service provider in your IdP, configure the SSO connection in your CMS settings, map IdP user attributes to CMS roles, and test the authentication flow. SSO centralizes user management, improves security, and eliminates password fatigue for editors.
Key Takeaways
- Choose your protocol: SAML 2.0 or OpenID Connect (OIDC)
- Register the CMS as a service provider in your identity provider
- Map IdP groups/attributes to CMS roles for automatic role assignment
- Test the SSO flow thoroughly before enforcing it for all users