Enabling SSO for Portal log in

Overview

Microsoft Single Sign-On (SSO) lets users access the iGUIDE Portal using their existing Microsoft account credentials instead of creating a separate password. If an account already exists, the user is logged in directly; if not, one is created automatically using their Microsoft email.

This streamlines access by handling authentication externally through Microsoft, removing the need for password setup while keeping login secure and consistent.

In This Article

• What is Microsoft SSO
• Important Notes
• Related Articles

What is Microsoft SSO

Microsoft Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that lets users access the iGUIDE Portal using their existing Microsoft account credentials, rather than creating and maintaining a separate username and password for the portal itself. Instead of managing another set of login details, users rely on the Microsoft account they already use day-to-day, which simplifies access and reduces password fatigue.

1. SSO allows users to log in to the iGUIDE Portal with their Microsoft account credentials, removing the need for a portal-specific password.
2. If an account tied to that Microsoft email already exists in the portal, the user is matched and signed in automatically with no extra setup.
3. If no matching account exists, a new portal account is created automatically using the Microsoft email address provided during sign-in.
4. Microsoft acts as the authentication provider, meaning credentials are stored, verified, and managed externally by Microsoft rather than within the iGUIDE Portal.
5. Because authentication is handled by Microsoft, any security features tied to the user's Microsoft account—such as multi-factor authentication or organizational sign-in policies—automatically apply when logging in to the portal.
6. This approach helps streamline onboarding for teams already using Microsoft 365 or Entra ID, since users can access the portal without an additional account creation step.

Important Notes

1. The email used for Microsoft SSO must match the intended portal email—mismatched emails will result in duplicate accounts
2. SSO users do not need to create, set, or confirm a password
3. Accounts created via SSO do not start with operator permissions; contact iGUIDE support to have these enabled

Related Articles

• How to Set Up Your iGUIDE Account
• What is the iGUIDE Portal?
• Account & Settings Information on the iGUIDE Portal