TABLE OF CONTENTS


Explanation of term

Single Sign-on ("SSO") is an authentication method where users only need credentials for one system. Users are then automatically logged in to all other connected systems and do not need to enter a username and password when logging in.


Advantages

  • Users cannot log into d.vinci from unauthorized computers, which increases security.
    Mobile work is possible via VPN.
  • Users cannot lose their d.vinci login credentials or share them with third parties.
  • Users cannot lock themselves out of d.vinci due to incorrect password entry and do not need to ask administrators to reset the password.


SAML

We use SAML 2.0 to enable the use of Single Sign-on. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an XML framework for exchanging authentication and authorization information and was developed as an open standard.


Identity-Provider and Service-Provider

At the core of a Single Sign-on network is an application for managing identities, the so-called Identity Provider (IdP). The Identity Provider is used to link applications that should benefit from the single sign-on feature. Such applications are called Service Providers.


Configuration

Requirements

In this context, our software acts as a Service Provider and offers a connection to an Identity Provider.

Configuration examples

How to set up Single Sign-on depends on the Identity Provider used in your company. The setup is usually done by your IT department.


System behavior

  • User login
    Logging into d.vinci with Single Sign-on is simple: users open d.vinci in their browser and click the Single Sign-on button. Since they are already logged in on their work computer, d.vinci opens immediately.
  • Logging out of d.vinci
    If users want to log out, they can do so as usual via the Logout button in their user menu.


How our customers use this

To avoid password loss, login errors, and similar issues, almost all customers who generally have the option of Single Sign-on in their company use it for d.vinci as well.