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Azure Active Directory SSO

Introduction

The AD (Active Directory) integration in the Conviso Platform simplifies user management for enterprise customers.

Installing the Conviso Platform SSO Application from the Azure marketplace, you can enable Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication, allowing you to manage access to the Conviso Platform from Azure directly.

Prerequisites

Before getting started, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

  • An Azure AD subscription. If you don't have a subscription, you can create a free account.
  • A subscription with enabled single sign-on for the Conviso Platform SSO Application.

Usage

This section provides a comprehensive guide on using the Conviso Platform SSO Application, covering installation and assigning user permissions.

  • Installing the Conviso Platform SSO Application
  • Performing Conviso Platform setup
  • Assigning users to the Conviso Platform SSO application

Following these steps, you can efficiently configure and manage user access to the Conviso Platform, ensuring a streamlined and secure experience for your enterprise customers.

Installing the Conviso Platform SSO Application

To install the Conviso Platform SSO application, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to the Azure Portal using your admin account.

  2. In the left navigation pane, go to Azure Active Directory service and select Enterprise Applications.

  3. Choose All Applications and click on New Application.

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  1. On the Browse Azure AD Gallery page, search for "Conviso Platform SSO" in the search box.

  2. Select the Conviso Platform SSO application and click Create.

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  1. You will be redirected to Conviso Platform SSO application's Overview page.

  2. In the left navigation pane, select Single Sign-On.

  3. On the Select a single sign-on method page, choose SAML.

  4. The Basic SAML Configuration must be edited as it is a requirement by Microsoft itself. Select Edit, then Save with the data already filled in and close the pop-up window.

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  1. Now, find the Certificate (Base64) and download it.

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  1. Along with the certificate, you need the Login URL and the Azure AD Identifier.

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  1. Conviso Platform uses the Certificate (Base64), Login URL, and Azure AD Identifier as credentials to communicate with Azure.

Performing Conviso Platform setup

To set up the Conviso Platform, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the Conviso Platform.

  2. In the left navigation pane, click on Integrations.

  3. From the Integrations panel, select Authentication, and choose Azure. Click the Integrate button.

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  1. Fill out the form with the corresponding information obtained previously. Enter the domain name and all domain aliases used by your organization to log in at the Authorized Domains field. Click the Save button after completing the form to save your SSO configuration.
  • Authorized Domains example: company.com

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The next step is to assign which Azure users will use SSO to access the Conviso Platform.

Assigning users to the Conviso Platform SSO Application

To assign users to the Conviso Platform SSO application, follow these steps:

  1. After configuring the Azure Integration in the Conviso Platform, you must permit users to use the SSO. Go back to your Azure Portal. In the Enterprise Applications | All applications page, select your recently configured Conviso Platform SSO application. If it doesn't show your new application, refresh the page.

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  1. In the left navigation pane within the application's page, select Users and Groups.

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  1. Search for the Add user/group button.

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  1. Select None Selected under Users. A window will appear displaying all your Azure AD users. Choose the desired users, then click Select and then Assign.

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Finally, you can view the Azure AD users with access to the Conviso Platform.

You are now ready to go. To log in again with an email from the domain specified in the integration, use the SSO Access option on the Conviso Platform website.

Note: Also consult the Microsoft Documentation for further guidance. There you will find a similar tutorial to help you.

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