What is Single Sign-On Integration and who uses it?
Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration allows your users to log into the Hoop platform quickly and securely using credentials from an existing identity provider (IdP). This minimizes the need for users to create and manage new passwords, significantly reducing "password sprawl."
This feature is primarily designed for enterprises and organizations that need centralized user access control, enhanced security protocols like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and streamlined user management. It ensures protected areas remain secure while offering a friction-free experience for employees and partners.
Key benefits include:
- Fewer passwords for users to recall.
- Faster onboarding and automatic deprovisioning.
- Enforcement of strict security policies centrally.
How does SSO work within the Hoop platform?
SSO works by leveraging industry standards like SAML and OIDC to establish a trust relationship between your IdP and the Hoop platform. When a user attempts to sign in, they are redirected to their IdP for authentication. Once verified, the IdP sends a secure assertion back to Hoop, granting the user access.
This process also supports connecting popular providers and mapping user groups to specific roles within Hoop. By keeping an audit trail of sign-ins, the feature provides clear visibility into all authentication events, ensuring that access remains secure and governed by your organization's policies.
Which identity providers are compatible with Hoop's SSO?
The Single Sign-On Integration on Hoop is highly compatible, supporting any SAML or OIDC-compliant identity provider. This broad compatibility ensures you can connect with most major enterprise identity management systems without issue.
Confirmed integrations include widely-used platforms such as:
- Okta
- Azure AD
- Other similar, compliant providers
Hoop provides metadata exchange and test endpoints to facilitate a quick setup process, ensuring your integration is validated and fully operational swiftly after configuration.
What security measures are included with Single Sign-On?
Security and governance are central to the SSO integration on the Hoop platform. It allows you to enforce robust policies directly through your identity provider, including mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). You maintain granular control over access.
You can define precisely who can access which sites or sections within Hoop. Furthermore, you have the ability to set session timeouts that effectively balance security requirements with user usability. Every sign-in event is recorded, allowing you to review login history, export logs, and meet compliance requirements with clear visibility into authentication events.
Which Hoop pricing plans include Single Sign-On?
The Single Sign-On Integration feature is available across our most robust plan tiers, catering to organizations with advanced security and compliance needs. It is available on the following pricing plans:
This tiered availability ensures that the most sophisticated access controls are accessible to enterprise customers requiring centralized identity management and robust audit capabilities. Customers on the core plan benefit from basic SSO functionality, while the enterprise plan unlocks the full suite of features like advanced group mapping and comprehensive audit reporting.
What are the first steps for setting up SSO integration?
Setting up SSO begins with configuring the connection between your identity provider and the Hoop platform. Initially, you will exchange metadata and utilize the provided test endpoints to ensure the connection is successful and secure.
The quick setup process involves three main phases:
- Configure your IdP to trust Hoop's service provider metadata.
- Map existing user groups from your IdP to appropriate roles within Hoop to define access permissions.
- Test the end-to-end sign-in flow using the dedicated test endpoints to verify quick and secure login for all users.
This structured approach ensures minimal disruption and allows you to realize the value of reduced friction and improved security rapidly.
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