==General Information==
SmartSimple offers one method of implementing Single provides oSingle Sign-On (SSO) integration:* through [[Single_Sign-On#SAML_2.0|SAML 2.0]]* Deprecated: [[Single_Sign-On#Cipher_encrypted_reference|Cipher encrypted reference]]
This page provides technical details of each solution.
Implementation of Single Sign On using either method requires configuration by both within SmartSimple and the administrator of within the system that will provide the authentication. SmartSimple's implementation of Single Sign On acts as the '''Service Provider ''' and assumes the client has the infrastructure and resources to host, configure, and manage the Identity Provider service. Please contact your account manager or [[How the SmartSimple Support Desk Works|SmartSimple Support]] for further information.
==SAML 2.0==
===Required Information===
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<li>Unique user identifier. This can be sent in the <NameID> element within the <Subject> element, or optionally within an <Attribute> element named ''UID''</li>