Single sign on (SSO) with Smarty
Fewer passwords, more sanity
New besties: SSO and IT
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Single sign on (SSO) with Smarty is built to work seamlessly with popular identity providers, including:
Okta
Ping Identity
Auth0
SSO with Smarty vs. traditional authentication methods
| Feature | Single sign on (SSO) with Smarty | Traditional authentication |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Centralized authentication managed by a trusted IdP, reduces risks of weak or reused passwords. | Individual usernames and passwords for each application increases vulnerability to breaches and password fatigue. |
| Multi-factor authentication (MFA) | Easily integrates with your existing IdPs MFA policies for extra security. | May require a separate MFA setup for each application, increasing complexity. |
| Password management | One set of credentials for all Smarty accounts, simplifying password management. | Multiple passwords to remember for different applications lead to frequent resets and weak password habits. |
| Onboarding/Offboarding | Add or remove access instantly via your IdP, ensuring accurate user permissions at all times. | Manual account creation and removal across multiple platforms is time-consuming and error-prone. |
| User experience | Seamless, unified login experience across all Smarty accounts—log in once, and you're good to go. | Users must log in separately to each account or platform, creating friction and frustration. |
| Setup and management | Configure single sign on (SSO) once for multiple Smarty accounts with centralized role and permission management. | Requires managing access and permissions for each application individually, increasing administrative overhead. |
| Regulatory compliance | Meets standards like GDPR, SOC 2, and HIPAA with secure, auditable access control. | Compliance may require extra effort to maintain and audit access across multiple systems. |
Sign on with Smarty basics
What is single sign on with Smarty?
What is single sign on with Smarty?
Single sign on (SSO) with Smarty, also known as SSO authentication, is an authentication method that allows users to log in once and access multiple websites and applications without needing to re-enter credentials for each one.
How does single sign on with Smarty work?
How does single sign on with Smarty work?
Single sign on (SSO) with Smarty allows you to log into multiple applications using just one set of credentials by authenticating them through a central "Identity Provider" (IdP), which then sends a token to each application you try to access (like Smarty account dashboard), verifying your identity without requiring you to re-enter login details for each separate application.
Single sign on is available for specific enterprise-level plans. Not sure if it’s in your plan? Contact your Smarty Account Executive, sales, or call, and we’ll look into it for you.
What are the benefits of single sign on with Smarty?
What are the benefits of single sign on with Smarty?
Smarty’s single sign on (SSO) feature makes logging in easier, faster, and more secure for your team. Here’s how it helps:
Stronger security – No more weak or reused passwords. SSO authentication reduces the risk of security breaches by allowing users to log in through a trusted identity provider (like Okta, PingIdentify, Auth0). You can enforce security policies like multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password complexity across your team via your IdP.
Faster, hassle-free access – One login, unlimited access. Your team can log in once and seamlessly access Smarty’s tools without remembering multiple passwords.
Easier user management – IT teams can centrally manage user access, ensuring the right people have the proper permissions—without manually updating every account.
Fewer password reset headaches – Forgot password? No problem. Since SSO connects to your existing identity provider, users don’t have to reset passwords for Smarty, cutting down on IT support requests.
Enterprise-ready and scalable – Whether your team is small or large, SSO helps streamline access while keeping your data safe and compliant.
