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Microsoft Entra ID SSO

Introduction​

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to integrate Conviso Platform SSO with Microsoft Entra ID. When you integrate Conviso Platform SSO with Microsoft Entra ID, you can:

  • Control in Microsoft Entra ID who has access to Conviso Platform SSO.
  • Enable your users to be automatically signed-in to Conviso Platform SSO with their Microsoft Entra accounts.
  • Manage your accounts in one central location.

Prerequisites​

To get started, you need the following items:

  • A Microsoft Entra subscription. If you don't have a subscription, you can get a free account.
  • Conviso Platform SSO single sign-on (SSO) enabled subscription.

Usage​

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

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 Microsoft Entra admin center as at least a Cloud Application Administrator.

  2. Browse to Identity > Applications > Enterprise applications > New application:

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  1. In the Add from the gallery section, type Conviso Platform SSO in the search box.

  2. Select Conviso Platform SSO from results panel and then add the app, clicking on Create. Wait a few seconds while the app is added to your tenant.

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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.

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  1. 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 Microsoft Entra Identifier.

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

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 Microsoft Entra 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 Microsoft Entra ID in the Conviso Platform, you must permit users to use the SSO. Go back to your Microsoft Entra 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 and click the Add user/group button.

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  1. Under Users, click None Selected. A window will appear displaying all your Microsoft Entra users. Select the desired users by checking the boxes next to their names.

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  1. After selecting the users, click Select and then Assign.

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Finally, you can view the Microsoft Entra ID 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.

Support​

If you have any questions or need help using our product, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.

Resources​

By exploring our content, you'll find resources to help you to understand the benefits of the Conviso Platform integrations:

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