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Single Sign-on (SSO) Through Google

Benji Bizzell
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Overview

This article provides a comprehensive guide on setting up Google Single Sign-On (SSO) for PostBeyond, detailing the benefits of using one set of login credentials for multiple applications. It explains the authentication process, the requirements for company domain authorization, and the steps to contact a Customer Success Manager for setup. The article also differentiates between OAuth SSO and SAML SSO, emphasizing the pre-established trust between PostBeyond and Google.

 

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Single Sign-on (SSO) Through Google

Learn how to set up Google SSO with PostBeyond. If you are using Gmail as your email platform, you can easily set up a secure login that is verified through users' work Gmail accounts.

In this article, we will go over:

 

Quick Overview

 

Pros

  • Extremely easy set up
  • User does not have to remember multiple passwords

 

Cons

  • Users are not grouped accordingly upon registration (unless the same list of users is preloaded)

 

What is Google SSO?

Google SSO (Single Sign-On) is a user authentication service that allows a user to log in with a single ID and password to any of several related, yet independent, software systems. It simplifies the login process for end-users by enabling them to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials.

 

 

Understanding OAuth SSO and SAML SSO

OAuth SSO functions similarly to SAML SSO , with the key difference being the pre-existing trust between the service provider and the Identity Provider (IDP). In the case of Google SSO, PostBeyond has pre-established trust with Google.

 

Company Domain Authorization

For Google SSO to work with your company, PostBeyond requires the trusted domains that your company authorizes for authentication. These domains are then associated with your company's instance on PostBeyond.

 

Authentication Process

When using Google SSO, your company's users will be redirected to Google to authenticate and then redirected back to PostBeyond. Unlike other SSO implementations that may require a certificate, PostBeyond does not require one for Google SSO due to the existing trust relationship with Google.

 

 

How do you get Google SSO set-up?

In order to set up Google SSO, contact your Customer Success Manager (CSM) with the list of approved domains.

Example: @yourcompany.com, @yourcompany2.com, etc.

 

 

What will Google SSO login look like?

When this is completed, your users will login to a similar sign-in page to that shown below:

 

 

Integration Guides

Below are the guides for integrating various applications with PostBeyond:

 

FAQ

What is Google SSO?

Google SSO (Single Sign-On) is an authentication service that allows users to log in with a single ID and password to access multiple related but independent software systems.

How does Google SSO differ from other SSO implementations when used with PostBeyond?

Google SSO with PostBeyond does not require a certificate for authentication due to the pre-existing trust relationship between PostBeyond and Google, simplifying the login process.

What is required to set up Google SSO with PostBeyond?

To set up Google SSO, you need to contact your Customer Success Manager with a list of approved domains that your company authorizes for authentication.

How does the authentication process work with Google SSO for PostBeyond?

Users are redirected to Google to authenticate and then redirected back to PostBeyond, using their work Gmail accounts for secure login.

Who should I contact if I need assistance with integrating Google SSO with PostBeyond?

For assistance with integration, you can contact support at support@postbeyond.com.

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