Enabling SSO for Portal log in

Overview

Single Sign-On (SSO) lets users access the iGUIDE Portal using their existing Microsoft or Google 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 or Google email.

This handles authentication externally through Microsoft or Google, removing the need for password setup while keeping login secure and consistent.

In This Article

• What is Microsoft and Google SSO
• Important Notes
• Related Articles

What is Microsoft and Google SSO

Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that lets users access the iGUIDE Portal using their existing Microsoft or Google account credentials, rather than creating and maintaining a separate username and password for the portal itself. Users rely on the Microsoft or Google 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 or Google account credentials, removing the need for a portal-specific password.
2. If an account tied to that Microsoft or Google 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 or Google email address provided during sign-in.
4. Microsoft and Google act as the authentication providers, meaning credentials are stored, verified, and managed externally by Microsoft or Google rather than within the iGUIDE Portal.
5. Because authentication is handled by Microsoft or Google, any security features tied to the user's account, such as multi-factor authentication or organizational sign-in policies, automatically apply when logging in to the portal.
6. This streamlines onboarding for teams already using Microsoft 365, Entra ID, or Google Workspace, since users can access the portal without an additional account creation step.

Important Notes

1. The email used for Microsoft or Google 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