
In a hybrid work environment, seamless and secure user access is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. As organizations adopt multiple tools to support collaboration and development, the need for a unified identity and access management strategy becomes increasingly urgent.

If your teams rely on Atlassian applications like Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket and manage user identities through Azure AD (now Microsoft Entra ID), ensuring that these platforms work in sync is vital for both productivity and security.

While syncing them may sound straightforward, the reality is far more complex. Without proper integration, users are left juggling multiple passwords, IT teams struggle with manual provisioning, and security gaps quickly emerge.

**That’s where miniOrange’s SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) solution comes in**. It seamlessly connects Azure AD with your Atlassian tools, allowing users to log in once and access everything they need while giving IT the control to manage access securely and efficiently.

This integration goes beyond login convenience. It enables centralized policy enforcement, streamlines user/group provisioning and deprovisioning, and strengthens your organization’s overall security posture across the Atlassian stack.

## Common Security Challenges in Atlassian Environments {#common-security-challenges}

Atlassian applications are often used across departments, from engineering and IT to HR and finance. This makes access control and user lifecycle management a complex task for Jira/Confluence admins, especially in environments with limited native identity integrations.

**Here are a few common challenges:**

**Disparate Login Systems**

Many enterprises use multiple identity systems or local Atlassian accounts, resulting in inconsistent authentication experiences. Users may have to remember multiple passwords for multiple apps, increasing friction and support tickets. This fragmentation also creates gaps where access policies are not uniformly applied.

**Manual User Provisioning and Deprovisioning**

Without automated processes, onboarding and offboarding users across Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket can be error-prone. It’s common for inactive or former employees to retain access inadvertently, creating significant insider risk. Manual tasks consume valuable IT resources and slow down operational agility.

**Password Fatigue and Risky Behavior**

Users overwhelmed by numerous passwords often reuse or write them down, exposing the organization to credential-stuffing attacks. Password reset requests also increase helpdesk load, reducing productivity.

**Compliance and Audit Difficulties**

Many industries require strict access control, traceability, and timely revocation of privileges. When Atlassian environments lack centralized identity integration, producing audit reports or enforcing compliance policies becomes challenging. This can result in regulatory penalties and damage to reputation.

**Limitations of Native Atlassian SSO**

Although Atlassian offers built-in SSO options, they often lack support for enterprise-grade Identity Providers like Azure AD or lack advanced features such as SCIM provisioning, attribute mapping, or comprehensive logging. This limits their effectiveness in large or regulated organizations.

## How miniOrange and Azure AD Solve These Problems {#how-miniorange-and-azure-ad-solve-these-problems}

miniOrange SAML SSO for Atlassian enables secure, policy-driven access using Azure AD as the Identity Provider. This gives you centralized control over user authentication and streamlines identity management across all Atlassian applications.

**Key advantages include:**

- **Centralized authentication** using corporate credentials managed in Azure AD
- **SCIM provisioning** to automatically create users when they’re added to the Identity Provider, eliminating manual onboarding and reducing administrative overhead
- **Role-based access control** through Azure AD group assignments
- **Consistent login experience** across all Atlassian apps
- **Secure deactivation** of user access when employees leave or change roles

This approach ensures that only the right people can access the right tools, and only for as long as needed.

## Key Features of the Integration {#key-features-of-the-integration}

The miniOrange SAML SSO app is purpose-built for enterprise Atlassian environments and supports:

**Metadata-Based Configuration**

To simplify setup, miniOrange supports import and export of Service Provider (SP) and Identity Provider (IdP) metadata files. This reduces configuration errors and accelerates deployment, especially in complex environments.

**Custom Attribute Mapping**

Attribute mapping allows administrators to define how user data from Azure AD (such as email, username, or group membership) translates to Atlassian user attributes. This ensures users receive appropriate roles and permissions automatically without manual intervention.

**Granular Role-Based Access Control**

By leveraging Azure AD groups and miniOrange’s mapping capabilities, organizations can enforce fine-grained access policies. For example, only members of a specific Azure AD security group may access sensitive Jira projects or Confluence spaces.

**Audit-Ready Logging and Diagnostics**

miniOrange records detailed authentication logs and provides troubleshooting tools that help IT teams monitor user access, detect anomalies, and support compliance audits with clear records.

**Redirection Rules**

miniOrange’s Redirection Rules feature gives you granular control over your authentication flow. It allows you to dynamically route users to the appropriate authentication method or Identity Provider based on custom conditions (like domain, IDP groups, etc).

Whether you need to have multiple IdPs, differentiate between internal and external users, or allow selective form-based login, the Redirection Rules feature makes it possible.

## Real-World Use Cases and Applications {#real-world-use-cases-and-applications}

The integration between Azure AD and miniOrange SAML SSO is especially valuable in organizations where secure access and identity governance are business-critical. Here are a few examples:

**1. Managing Access for Global Teams**

Enterprises with distributed teams can allow users to authenticate from anywhere using Azure AD, while ensuring they only access relevant Atlassian projects based on department or geography.

**2. Contractor and Partner Access**

External collaborators can be provisioned with temporary Azure AD accounts and assigned specific access rights, eliminating the need for creating unmanaged local accounts in Atlassian.

**3. Compliance in Regulated Industries**

In sectors like finance, healthcare, and government, miniOrange supports access controls aligned with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, and ISO 27001.

**4. Faster Audits and Access Reviews**

Centralized logs and consistent access mappings make audits and access reviews significantly faster and more reliable.

These use cases demonstrate that the benefits of SAML SSO extend far beyond login convenience — they are foundational to scalable, secure operations.

## Security Benefits You Can Expect {#security-benefits}

By integrating miniOrange SAML SSO with Azure AD, your Atlassian environment gains:

**Reduced Attack Surface**

Centralizing authentication through Azure AD means users no longer need multiple credentials stored in disparate systems, lowering the risk of credential theft. It also eliminates “shadow IT” accounts created locally in Atlassian.

**Enhanced Identity Governance**

With centralized control over user lifecycle, admins can enforce least-privilege access, promptly deactivate accounts, and ensure users only have access to necessary resources.

**Stronger Access Controls**

Integration with Azure AD enables leveraging advanced security features like Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect Atlassian logins.

**Better Visibility and Traceability**

Comprehensive logging and audit trails help security teams quickly investigate incidents, perform access reviews, and demonstrate compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.

**Operational Efficiency**

Automation of user provisioning and deprovisioning reducing administrative burden, lowering human error, and accelerating onboarding and offboarding processes.

## Getting Started with miniOrange {#getting-started-with-miniOrange}

miniOrange understands the importance of both security and ease of deployment. To help organizations experience the benefits without delay, miniOrange offers:

- **A free trial** that allows teams to test the full functionality in their environment
- **Comprehensive onboarding support** to assist with configurations, integration planning and execution
- **Extensive documentation** and responsive technical support to troubleshoot and optimize configurations
- **24/7 technical support** to assist with setup, troubleshoot issues, or tailor configurations to your use case

By partnering with miniOrange, your organization can ensure that secure, seamless authentication across Atlassian tools becomes a reality with minimal disruption.

For more information or to schedule a demo, contact the miniOrange team at [atlassiansupport@xecurify.com](mailto:atlassiansupport@xecurify.com).


As teams expand and compliance tightens, disconnected logins and manual provisioning create more risk than resilience. Learn how miniOrange SAML SSO syncs Azure AD with Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket to bring seamless access and centralized control to your Atlassian stack.

miniOrange SAML SSO for Azure AD: A Better Way to Secure Your Atlassian Environment


As organizations grow, managing user access to tools like Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products becomes increasingly complex. Ensuring secure, seamless login experiences while reducing administrative overhead is a priority for teams of all sizes.

This is where the **miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)** plugin steps in to simplify the process. Designed specifically for the Atlassian ecosystem, it enables organizations to streamline access management, enhance security, and improve user experiences—all in one powerful solution.

Let’s dive into how this plugin transforms SSO and organizational management for Atlassian products.


### What is SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)? {#what-is-saml-sso}

SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) is an open standard that enables users to authenticate across multiple applications using a single set of credentials. With SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO), users only need to log in once using an [Identity Provider (IDP)](https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/access-management/what-is-an-identity-provider) to access all connected applications, eliminating the need to remember multiple passwords.


### Benefits for Organizations Using SAML SSO for their Atlassian Products {#benefits}

For organizations using Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence, SAML SSO offers several advantages:

-Streamlined authentication process, reducing login friction and boosting productivity

-Enhanced security by ensuring user credentials are only entered once, minimizing the risk of data breaches from password fatigue


### How SAML SSO Works {#how-saml-sso-works}

-Users enter their credentials at their identity provider (IdP)

-The IdP authenticates the user and sends a SAML assertion to Jira

-Jira validates the assertion and grants access to the user

### Key Considerations {#key-considerations}

-Proper configuration of both the Atlassian application and the identity provider is required

-HTTPS should be used for secure communication between the Atlassian application and the IdP

-Clock synchronization between servers is crucial to maintain SAML authentication request validity

### The Issue with Standard SSO {#the-issue-with-standard-sso}

While Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions aim to simplify user authentication, many standard SSO implementations fall short when it comes to efficiently managing access across various tools in an organization. In Atlassian environments, where multiple applications are often in use (such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket), managing access can become a complex and error-prone task with basic SSO options.

Without an advanced system in place, manually adding and managing users becomes a tedious process, significantly increasing the likelihood of errors. These delays and mistakes can lead to unauthorized access or users being locked out of critical resources, causing unnecessary disruptions for teams and substantially increasing administrative workload.

The miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On plugin addresses these challenges by automating user provisioning, user sync (SCIM), and access management. This automation saves administrators valuable time and reduces the chances of human error, leading to improved security and efficiency in Atlassian environments.

### Why Choose SAML Over OAuth? {#why-choose-saml-over-oauth}

When it comes to securing user access across multiple applications, selecting the right authentication protocol is crucial. SAML and OAuth are both popular choices, but they serve different purposes, making one more suitable than the other depending on the context.

SAML is primarily focused on authentication, ensuring that users are who they say they are. It is a highly secure, standards-based solution for organizations that need to confirm user identities across enterprise applications. This is especially important for organizations handling sensitive information, like those using Jira and Confluence for project management and collaboration.

On the other hand, OAuth is mainly used for authorizing specific resources within an application, granting access based on permissions. While OAuth can work well for granting limited access to certain resources, it doesn't provide the same level of identity verification and security as SAML.

### Key differences {#key-differences}

**Purpose:**

SAML: Primarily for authentication and identity verification

OAuth: Primarily for authorization and resource access

**Scope:**

SAML: Covers broader identity management across multiple applications

OAuth: Focuses on specific resource access within an application

**Security:**

SAML: Offers stronger security due to encryption capabilities

OAuth: Relies more on token-based access control

**Use cases:**

SAML: Ideal for large enterprises, government entities, and complex multi-application environments

OAuth: Well-suited for consumer-facing applications and API access scenarios


### Why Choose miniOrange for Your Single Sign-On (SSO) Needs? {#why-choose-miniorange}

When selecting an SSO solution for your **Atlassian products**—whether it's **Jira, Confluence, or Bitbucket**—it's important to choose a solution that seamlessly integrates with your ecosystem while providing enhanced security and user management. This is where **miniOrange** stands out.

The **miniOrange SAML SSO plugin** is specifically designed to work with Atlassian tools, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to secure their login processes while streamlining user access across multiple platforms. Here are some key reasons why miniOrange is the go-to solution for **SAML-based Single Sign-On**:


-**Streamlined Identity and Access Management:** Empower your organization with seamless access and top-tier security. With SAML authentication, users benefit from a single login to access all connected Atlassian products, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity. Meanwhile, advanced security ensures only authorized users gain access, protecting sensitive data and giving admins peace of mind.

-**User Syncing:** The SAML SSO app’s **SCIM integration** automates user provisioning and user sync, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring accurate user data across your organization.

Whether you're managing a small team or an enterprise-level organization, miniOrange offers the flexibility and security needed to simplify your **Atlassian Single Sign-On (SSO)** experience.


### Setting Up Your SAML SSO Configuration {#saml-sso-configuration}

Setting up the **miniOrange SAML SSO plugin** for your **Jira and Confluence** environments is a straightforward process. Whether you're a small team or a large enterprise, you can follow these easy steps to integrate SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) securely across your Atlassian ecosystem.


**Install the App From Atlassian Marketplace:**

Begin by downloading and installing the miniOrange SAML SSO app from the Atlassian Marketplace. You can easily find it by searching for miniOrange SAML + SCIM or directly visiting the marketplace listing.


**Configure Your Identity Provider (IdP):**

Next, you'll need to set up your Identity Provider (IdP). The miniOrange SAML SSO app supports several popular IdPs, including:

-Azure AD

-Okta

-OneLogin

-Keycloak

-Salesforce

-Google

-miniOrange IDP

-Custom SAML-supported IDP


Select your preferred IdP and follow the specific setup guide for that IdP on the **miniOrange website**. Alternatively, if you'd prefer a hands-off approach, you can reach out to us to have our experts assist you with configuring SSO in your **Atlassian ecosystem**.

**Jira and Confluence Configuration:**

Now that your IdP is set up, you need to configure your Jira and Confluence instances for SAML-based authentication. This is where you connect your IdP with your Atlassian products for single sign-on.


### Simplify Admin Workflows with Automation {#workflows-with-automation}

One of the most significant advantages of the miniOrange SAML SSO plugin is its ability to automate time-consuming tasks, especially for Atlassian admins. The plugin streamlines organization mapping and eliminates the need for manual additions. Here's how it saves you time:

**Automated User Syncing with SCIM**

Admins no longer need to manually assign users to the correct teams or projects as the app’s SCIM-enabled automation takes care of user provisioning and synchronization seamlessly.

This ensures that user access is always up-to-date while significantly reducing the administrative workload. By leveraging SCIM, your organization can maintain efficiency, accuracy, and security without manual effort.

**Effortless Organization Management**

The plugin automatically organizes and associates users with the correct departments, projects, or teams based on their identity attributes.

**Error Reduction**

By automating the process, the plugin reduces the chances of human error, ensuring that user roles, permissions, and project access are accurate across your Atlassian products.

### Additional Benefits {#additional-benefits}

-The plugin supports various SAML 2.0 identity providers.

-It offers unlimited SSO authentications and basic profile mapping.

-Advanced features include custom redirect URLs after login and logout, SAML single logout, and signed assertions and responses.

-Technical support is provided 24/7, with prioritized support based on the chosen support plan.


### Conclusion: Elevate Your Atlassian Experience with miniOrange SAML SSO {#conclusion}

Managing access to your Atlassian products should be effortless, not a roadblock. With miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On, you can eliminate the friction from your login processes and focus on what truly matters—growing your business. From streamlined user authentication to robust security and automated admin tasks, miniOrange offers the solution your organization needs to thrive.

Why wait? Make your Atlassian ecosystem more secure, efficient, and hassle-free today with miniOrange SSO.

**Experience the future of access management—Get started with miniOrange now!**











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Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo have become indispensable for enterprises worldwide, powering collaboration and streamlining workflows at scale. Yet, while these platforms excel at productivity, they often fall short on delivering **secure convenience**—the seamless blend of robust security and effortless user experience that modern organizations demand.

Atlassian teams today face critical security challenges – from password vulnerabilities and fragmented access controls to complex user management. Solving these issues requires tools that not only secure the environment but also simplify how users authenticate and how admins manage access.

Whether it's enabling passwordless login with Single Sign-On, enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication, or automating onboarding and offboarding, organizations are looking for **security without complexity**.

miniOrange delivers exactly that – a powerful suite of security solutions purpose-built for the Atlassian ecosystem. By combining strong protection with seamless usability, miniOrange helps enterprises secure their digital workspace while keeping access smooth and efficient for every team member.

In this article, we break down the **top 10 miniOrange security apps** that help protect your **Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket** instances in 2025 and beyond to help you secure access, simplify management, and stay compliant at scale.

## Top miniOrange Security Apps for Atlassian {#top-security-apps}

Let’s go through the list of top miniOrange apps designed to protect and simplify your Atlassian ecosystem in 2025.

### 1. Automated User Management for Jira & Confluence {#automated-user-management}

**Best for:** Centralized Bulk User Operations and License Optimization

miniOrange’s [Automated User Management app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-bulk-user-management) empowers administrators to efficiently onboard, offboard, and clean up users in bulk—using customizable rules and workflows that reduce manual effort and minimize errors. Beyond effective user management, this app helps you maximize license utilization, significantly lowering costs by automatically identifying and disabling inactive accounts.

**Key Features:**

- Bulk import, update, and deactivate users via CSV or REST APIs
- Automatic detection and deactivation of inactive users to free up licenses
- Seamless integration with HR systems and external data sources for accurate user data

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Save time, cut unnecessary license expenses, and maintain compliance by automating your entire user lifecycle management process—all within your Atlassian environment.

### 2. SAML SSO for Jira {#saml-sso-for-jira}

**Best for:** Enterprise-wide Access Control with Advanced Login Flows

If you’re searching for the best SAML SSO app for Jira Data Center or Cloud, [miniOrange’s SAML SSO app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-saml-single-sign-on-sso) is a top choice. It connects Jira to your enterprise Identity Provider (IdP), such as Azure AD, Okta, or Ping Identity, allowing you to securely log into connected apps of the ecosystem with a single set of credentials.

**Key Features:**

- Supports SAML 2.0 with major IdPs
- Just-in-Time provisioning and automatic user deactivation
- Group and role-based access mapping
- Branded login pages and conditional login redirects

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
This app scales for growing enterprises, offers audit-ready login controls, and comes with 24/7 support and detailed setup guidance.

### 3. SAML SSO for Confluence {#saml-sso-for-confluence}

**Best for:** Securing Knowledge Repositories and Controlling Access

miniOrange’s [SAML SSO for Confluence](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1215542/single-sign-on-saml-sso-for-confluence-sso-saml-user-sync) ensures your internal documentation is accessible only by authorized users via your corporate IdP. Perfect for compliance-sensitive environments and knowledge-heavy organizations.

**Key Features:**

- Multi-IdP support
- Group-based content restriction controls
- Automated user onboarding from IdP claims
- Session timeout enforcement and audit logs

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Ideal for enterprises aiming to protect intellectual property while simplifying user management.

### 4. SAML/OAuth SSO for Jira Service Management {#saml-oauth-sso-for-jira-service-management}

**Best for:** Secure External Customer Portal Access

Extend secure access to your Jira Service Management (JSM) customer portals using [miniOrange’s SAML/OAuth SSO app for JSM](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-sso-for-jsm-customers). External customers can log in with their enterprise credentials, eliminating the need for separate Atlassian accounts.

**Key Features:**

- SAML/OAuth login tailored for customer portals
- Custom redirect rules for client-specific flows
- Self-service registration with SSO fallback options
- Attribute-based group mapping

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Enhance customer experience and reduce IT admin overhead with seamless, secure portal access.

### 5. OAuth/OpenID SSO for Jira & Confluence {#oauth-sso-for-jira-and-confluence}

**Best for:** Teams Using Google, GitHub, Microsoft IdPs Without SAML

If you're looking for the [best OAuth SSO app for Jira or Confluence](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-oauth-single-sign-on-sso) — **on both Data Center and Cloud** — miniOrange offers a dedicated solution built to support modern identity providers that use OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect instead of SAML. Easily connect your Atlassian apps to IdPs like Google Workspace, GitHub, Microsoft Azure AD, and more.

**Key Features:**

- OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect support
- User and group mapping via IdP claims
- Multi-provider login (Google, GitHub, Microsoft, etc.)
- Token-based authentication with simple, secure setup

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Ideal for cloud-first teams, this app delivers seamless authentication without the complexity of SAML — and works reliably across Jira and Confluence, on both DC and Cloud.

### 6. 2FA/MFA for Jira & Confluence {#2fa-for-jira-and-confluence}

**Best for:** Adding a Second Layer of Authentication (2FA) to your Security

Passwords alone are no longer enough to protect your Atlassian tools from modern threats. With [miniOrange’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-two-factor-authentication), you can enforce strong identity verification by requiring users to authenticate with an additional factor—like a one-time passcode, push notification, or hardware token—before gaining access.

**Key Features:**

- Supports OTP, TOTP, Push Notifications, YubiKey hardware tokens, and backup codes
- Flexible enforcement per user, group, or project
- Passwordless login options with biometric and hardware token support

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Boost your security posture by requiring multi-factor authentication, protecting against compromised passwords and phishing attacks.

### 7. SCIM User Provisioning {#scim-user-provisioning}

**Best for:** Automated User Lifecycle Management via IdP Integration

[miniOrange’s SCIM provisioning app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-user-and-group-sync) streamlines user onboarding, updates, and deactivation in Jira and Confluence by syncing users and groups directly from your Identity Provider (IdP). It helps you eliminate manual provisioning, reduce license waste, and stay audit-ready with real-time updates.

**Key Features:**

- Full SCIM 2.0 support for real-time user and group sync
- Automatic offboarding to deactivate users and free up licenses
- Compatible with Azure AD, Okta, and other leading IdPs

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
You can get the SCIM app as a **standalone solution** or as part of the **SAML SSO + SCIM bundle**—giving you the flexibility to choose what fits your security and provisioning strategy best. Either way, you gain reliable automation and tighter access control across your Atlassian environment.

### 8. REST API Authentication for Jira & Confluence {#restapi-authentication}

**Best for:** Securing API Access Without Storing Passwords

If you’re connecting Jira or Confluence to third-party tools or automation workflows, [miniOrange’s REST API Authentication app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-rest-api-authentication) provides secure, token-based authentication—eliminating the risks associated with basic authentication and stored credentials.

**Key Features:**

- Support for OAuth, JWT, and API key authentication flows
- Role-based access control for API endpoints
- Detailed logging and audit trails of API usage

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Ensure your integrations and DevOps pipelines access Atlassian APIs securely and compliantly.

### 9. DLP/PII Scanner for Jira {#dlp-pii-scanner}

**Best for:** Detecting and Preventing Accidental Internal Data Leaks

[miniOrange’s Data Loss Prevention (DLP) app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/data-loss-prevention-for-jira-and-confluence) helps you proactively identify sensitive information—like PII, PHI, and financial data—shared unintentionally within Jira issues, comments, or attachments. It’s designed to catch internal exposure risks before they escalate into compliance or security incidents.

**Key Features:**

- Real-time scanning of Jira content for sensitive or regulated data
- Automated alerts for policy violations and flagged content
- Build custom rules and detection patterns based on your data policies

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Reduce the risk of internal data leaks and stay audit-ready with a lightweight, customizable DLP solution built specifically for Jira.

### 10. Secure Share for Confluence {#secure-share}

**Best for:** Sharing Content Externally Without Granting Full Access

[miniOrange’s Secure Share app](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/secure-share) lets you share specific Confluence pages or spaces with external stakeholders—without giving them full access to your Confluence instance. It’s ideal for teams that need to collaborate with clients, vendors, or auditors while keeping internal data protected.

**Key Features:**

- Share content via secure, access-controlled links
- Set expiration dates, view limits, and granular permissions
- Restrict actions like downloading, printing, or copying
- Monitor activity with detailed access logs for compliance

**Why Choose miniOrange?**
Facilitate secure, controlled collaboration beyond your organization—without compromising the integrity of your internal knowledge base.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) {#faq}

**Q: Can I combine SSO with 2FA in Atlassian apps?**  
Yes, miniOrange apps allow you to enforce two-factor authentication even after a successful SSO login, adding an extra layer of security.

**Q: How is SCIM provisioning different from Automated User Management?**  
SCIM provisioning is IdP-driven and automates user sync based on your directory. Automated User Management offers more flexible, rule-based bulk user operations from within Atlassian.

**Q: Why should I use REST API authentication instead of basic auth?**  
REST API authentication uses secure tokens and provides audit trails, reducing the risk of credential leaks common with basic auth.

**Q: Which Atlassian editions do these apps support?**  
miniOrange apps support both Atlassian Data Center and Cloud editions where applicable.

**Q: How do miniOrange apps help with regulatory compliance?**  
Apps like DLP, 2FA, Secure Share, and user provisioning support GDPR, HIPAA, and India’s DPDP compliance requirements through monitoring, access control, and audit logging.

## Conclusion {#conclusion}

Securing your Atlassian environment demands a multi-layered strategy that balances strong protection with ease of use. Whether it’s enabling seamless Single Sign-On, enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication, automating user lifecycle processes, or preventing sensitive data leaks, miniOrange provides a comprehensive suite of security apps tailored specifically for Atlassian products.

**Must-have miniOrange apps to secure your Atlassian stack:**

- [Automated User Management](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-bulk-user-management) - Optimize license usage and streamline bulk operations
- [SAML SSO](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-saml-single-sign-on-sso) & [OAuth SSO](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-oauth-single-sign-on-sso) - Simplify secure access with passwordless login
- [2FA/MFA](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-two-factor-authentication) - Add essential protection beyond passwords
- [SCIM User Provisioning](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-user-and-group-sync) - Automate onboarding and offboarding
- [REST API Authentication](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/atlassian-rest-api-authentication) - Secure your integrations and automation
- [DLP/PII Scanner](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/data-loss-prevention-for-jira-and-confluence) - Prevent accidental data exposure

Explore these trusted solutions today on the [Atlassian Marketplace](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/vendors/1213308/miniorange) or contact our team at [atlassiansupport@xecurify.com](mailto:atlassiansupport@xecurify.com) for a personalized demo and expert consultation to find the right fit for your organization.

From SSO and 2FA to SCIM and API Security, protect your Atlassian ecosystem end-to-end with this curated list of top-performing miniOrange apps designed to solve critical identity, access, and data protection challenges across Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

Top Atlassian Security Apps by miniOrange in 2025


## **nopCommerce Store Login with SAML SSO: Boost Security and Convenience** {#nopComemrce store login with saml sso}

Managing multiple usernames and passwords across various platforms can be a daunting task. Each day, countless users struggle with remembering different usernames and passwords for various applications they use. This not only hampers productivity but also raises security concerns like the use of less complex credentials that are easy to hack.


Imagine if you only needed to remember one set of highly secure credentials to access all your essential applications and resources. This becomes possible with nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO). 

Let’s dive into the details of nopCommerce SAML SSO, its benefits, and how it can improve your user experience and save you time.


### **What is nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)?** {#What is nopCommerce SAML SSO}

[nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/nopcommerce-saml-single-sign-on-sso) is a cloud security solution that provides a secure and efficient way to authenticate users on your nopCommerce application. By leveraging [SAML-compliant identity providers](https://plugins.miniorange.com/nopcommerce-saml-sso-setup-guides) such as Azure AD, ADFS, Office365, Okta, Google Apps, and Salesforce, this SSO solution ensures that your users can access multiple applications and websites with a single login. 


With SAML SSO for nopCommerce, you can enhance user experience, save time, boost productivity, and strengthen security across your organization. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, the SSO solution can make user authentication simpler and more secure than ever before. 

For organizations having multi-stores, the nopCommerce SSO solution lets you centralize user authentication, helping store admins to manage user more easily. SSO for nopCommerce Multi-Stores integrates with existing authentication systems, ensuring secure and efficient access management


### **Key Features that Make a Difference** {#Key Features}
   
**Single Sign-On**

Experience easy and seamless access to all your resources with nopCommerce SSO via any existing SAML 2.0 Identity Provider (IdP). No more juggling multiple logins—one credential set is all you need.


**Auto-Registration**

Automatically register new customers in your nopCommerce store following SSO login. No more manual updates and registrations, subsequently saving you time.


**Single Logout**  

Simplify session management with Single Logout. This feature allows users to log out from all server sessions established via SAML SSO by initiating a single log-out.

**Role Mapping**

Enhance security and resource management by mapping your Identity Provider roles to your nopCommerce application. Restrict access to specific roles, ensuring that only authorized users can access certain resources.

**Custom Certificate**
Increase security with the ability to add your own custom X.509 Certificate for sending signed requests and verifying signed responses.

**Federation Support**
Leverage Federation Support to enable users to Single Sign-On via their institution affiliated with InCommon Federation, enhancing collaboration and access management.


### **Use Case: Streamlined SSO for Multiple nopCommerce Stores** {#Use Cases}

One of the standout features of the **nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)** module is its ability to facilitate SSO across multiple nopCommerce stores, even when using different identity providers (IdPs) or multiple tenants. This capability is particularly beneficial for businesses that operate several online stores targeting different markets or customer segments.


**Scenario 1: Single Sign-On Across Multiple Stores with Different IDPs**

Consider a company that operates three distinct nopCommerce stores, each serving a different region—North America, Europe, and Asia. Each store uses a different identity provider for user authentication: Azure AD for the North American store, Office365 for the European store, and Google Apps for the Asian store. With our SSO module, users can seamlessly log into any of these stores using their region-specific credentials.

This setup not only simplifies the login process for users but also enhances security by ensuring that each store adheres to the identity management standards of its respective region. Employees and customers alike benefit from a streamlined experience, logging in once and gaining access to the resources they need, regardless of which store they are accessing.


**Scenario 2: Single Sign-On for Multiple Tenants**

Another powerful use case is SSO for multiple tenants within a single nopCommerce store. Imagine a university that uses nopCommerce to manage its online bookstore. The university comprises several colleges, each with its own set of users and identity providers. For instance, the College of Science uses Okta, while the College of Arts uses Salesforce.

With the nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) module, the university can configure the bookstore to accept SSO from both Okta and Salesforce. Students and faculty from either college can log into the bookstore with their respective credentials, gaining seamless access to the resources they need. This approach simplifies the user experience and ensures that each tenant's security requirements are met.


### **Ultimate SSO Solution for Your Business** {#Ultimate SSO solution for business}

[miniOrange SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) for nopCommerce](https://www.nopcommerce.com/en/saml-single-sign-on-sso-miniorange) integrates effortlessly with a variety of identity providers such as Azure AD, ADFS, Office365, Okta, Google Apps, and Salesforce. This integration extends beyond nopCommerce, enabling SSO into ASP.NET, DNN, Umbraco, ASP.NET Core, and more. With our module, users can securely authenticate across multiple platforms using a single set of credentials.


Don’t let complex authentication processes slow you down. Implement the miniOrange nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) solution and experience a seamless, secure, and efficient authentication process. Simplify access, enhance security, and improve user experience across all your platforms.

Contact us at [nopcommercesupport@xecurify.com](nopcommercesupport@xecurify.com) to learn more and get started with nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) today. Unlock the power of single sign-on and take your business to the next level!



## **Conclusion**

Integrating SAML SSO with nopCommerce can significantly enhance security, streamline user access, and simplify administrative tasks. By following best practices and leveraging the key features of SAML SSO, businesses can provide a secure and seamless authentication experience for their users. 


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### **More Resources** {#more resources}
- [What is SAML? How does it work?](https://www.miniorange.com/what-is-saml)
- [nopCommerce OAuth Single Sign On (SSO)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/nopcommerce-oauth-single-sign-on-sso)
- [nopCommerce Two Factor Authentication (2FA)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/nopcommerce-two-factor-authentication-2fa) 
- [nopCommerce Workflow Automation](https://plugins.miniorange.com/nopcommerce-workflow-automation)


 Learn how to simplify user authentication with nopCommerce SAML SSO. Access all apps with one set of credentials, boosting productivity and security.

Simplify nopCommerce Access with SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)


Your WordPress site is more than just a website; it's the heart of your online presence. Keeping it secure and running smoothly is key to providing a reliable user experience. One way to simplify access and strengthen your site’s security is by using [SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-single-sign-on-sso). But what exactly is SAML SSO, and how can it help protect your WordPress site? Let’s break it down.

## What is SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)? {#what-is-saml-sso}

Imagine having a single key that unlocks all doors. Single Sign-On works in a similar way for websites and popular apps. Using [SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)](https://www.miniorange.com/what-is-saml) protocol, SSO allows you to use one set of login credentials, such as a username and password, to multiple platforms without logging in separately each time.

Here’s how it works with your WordPress site. When a user tries to log in, the request is sent to an Identity Provider, also known as an IDP. The IDP is a trusted source that handles the login process. If the login is successful, it sends a secure confirmation to the Service Provider, or SP, which in this case is your WordPress site. Your site then grants access based on that trusted response, so there’s no need to log in again in SP.

This makes it easier and faster for users to reach what they need on your WordPress site without dealing with repeated sign-ins. It saves time and adds an extra layer of security while keeping the experience smooth and convenient.

## How SAML SSO Secures WordPress Sites? {#how-saml-sso-secures-wp-site}

Using [SAML Single Sign On (SSO)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-single-sign-on-sso) can make accessing your WordPress site simpler and a lot safer.

Here's how:

### **Say Goodbye to Remembering Passwords**

We've all been there — trying to remember which password we used for a particular site. SAML Single Sign On cuts down on the need to remember all your passwords. Since users only need one set of credentials, they're less likely to pick easy-to-guess passwords or use the same password everywhere. This means users get the freedom to set complex and hard-to-hack passwords without the worry of remembering them, ensuring both security and ease.

### **Centralized Security For All Websites**

Similar to a security center where guards verify IDs before granting access to someone in a building, [WordPress SSO](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-single-sign-on-sso) serves as a central location for user identity verification. When users log in via Single Sign On solutions, their identities are confirmed, and they can access other connected services without having to verify their identities again.

### **Simplified User Login Process**  

Nobody likes to fill out long forms or remember another password. SSO makes the login process fast and simple, which means happier users, enhanced security, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. With Single Sign On solutions, users can focus on the tasks they need to complete instead of spending time and effort remembering different login credentials.

### **Boost Your Login Security**  

Most Identity Providers support [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://www.miniorange.com/products/multi-factor-authentication-mfa) which can add an extra security layer to your WordPress SSO solution. It’s like a second lock on your door, which means even if someone gets your key (password), they still can't get in without the second lock's key.

### **Easy User Provisioning & De-Provisioning**  

Single Sign On simplifies the process of granting or removing new users/customers access to a WordPress website using its [SCIM User Provisioning](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-user-provisioning) feature. This helps keep the WordPress site secure by ensuring only the right people can get in.


## Wrapping Up {#wrapping-up}

SAML SSO offers a win-win for WordPress site owners and users alike. It simplifies login while giving your site a solid boost in security.

If you're tired of juggling passwords and worried about keeping your site safe, it might be time to give [miniOrange SAML SSO](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-single-sign-on-sso) or [miniOrange OAuth SSO](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-sso) a try. These plugins can be integrated with various IDPs/servers like [Azure AD](https://plugins.miniorange.com/saml-single-sign-on-sso-wordpress-using-azure-ad), [Okta](https://plugins.miniorange.com/saml-single-sign-on-sso-wordpress-using-okta), [Keycloak](https://plugins.miniorange.com/keycloak-single-sign-on-wordpress-sso-saml) and many more.

Contact us at [wordpressteam@xecurify.com](mailto:wordpressteam@xecurify.com) to learn more about how our SAML Single Sign-On solution can benefit your organization.

Our team is ready to guide you through every step — from the initial consultation to deployment and beyond. Reach out today to take the first step toward effortless, secure authentication.

## Additional Resources {#additional-resources}

1. [WordPress SAML Single Sign-On](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-single-sign-on-sso)
2. [WordPress OAuth Single Sign-On](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-sso)
3. [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://plugins.miniorange.com/2-factor-authentication-for-wordpress-wp-2fa)
4. [WP SCIM User Provisioning](https://plugins.miniorange.com/wordpress-user-provisioning)
5. [Single Sign-On Examples](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/single-sign-on-examples)


With SAML Single Sign-On (SSO), you log into WordPress sites using one secure account. It means fewer passwords to remember, less chance of using weak ones, and easier access for you and your team.

How Single Sign-On (SSO) Makes Your WordPress Site Safer and Easier to Use?


## Elevating ITSM with Jira Service Management {#fortify-your-defenses}

IT service management platforms (ITSM) facilitate workflow management and data collection so businesses can plan, automate, control, and deliver seamless digital experiences. [According to the Gartner report Magic Quadrant for IT Service Management Platforms](https://www.atlassian.com/gartner/magic-quadrant-it-service-management-tools#:~:text=31%20October%202022.-,Atlassian%20is%20a%20Leader%20in%20the%202022%20Gartner%C2%AE%20Magic,service%20marks%20of%20Gartner%2C%20Inc.), Atlassian, with its Jira Service Management, is a leader in this area. In the ever-evolving landscape of IT service management (ITSM), seamless service delivery isn't just a goal; it's a necessity. 

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However, with the exchange of sensitive data being the norm, security isn’t just an option, it’s become the cornerstone of trust in such applications. Ensuring robust security for external customer portals has become paramount. Many organizations grapple with the challenges of Single Sign-On (SSO) integration and the complexities of managing a multitude of customer accounts. These hurdles can impede the seamless operation of Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud, creating roadblocks for both businesses and their valued customers.
What was once a challenging endeavor has now been simplified with a groundbreaking solution: [SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/sso-for-jsm-customers) brought to you by [miniOrange](https://www.miniorange.com/).

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In this article, we delve deep into the realm of security enhancements, shedding light on the transformative capabilities of SSO for portal-only customers within the JSM Cloud environment and a couple of other extensions that would add value to your ITSM.


### Enhancing Security for Portal-Only Customers in JSM {#enhancing-security-for-portal-only-customers}

Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities have been a significant challenge for Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud users, particularly those with portal-only customers. Managing thousands of customer accounts can become cumbersome. However, imagine the convenience of allowing external customers to log in via SSO to your JSM portals. **miniOrange presents an exclusive solution** – [SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers](https://www.miniorange.com/atlassian/sso-for-jsm-customers).
Our app extends SAML SSO capabilities to portal-only customers effortlessly. You only need to connect to your identity provider (e.g.miniOrange,Okta, AzureAD) through the app, enabling a secure and streamlined authentication process for external customers. 

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![Configuring SSO With Multiple Identity Provider](/blog/assets/2023/jsm-configure-idps.webp)

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Once authenticated through their identity provider, users establish a session on the JSM portal. With this session, they can access and monitor the progress of their tickets and perform relevant actions. This solution grants users access to the portal using their existing authentication credentials from a trusted identity provider.

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Let's explore how these improvements can empower your IT service management.

### Unlocking the Benefits {#unlocking-the-benefits-empowring-itsm-enhanced-security}

Enhanced security measures for portal-only customers within Jira Service Management Cloud offer not just protection, but a gateway to a world of advantages that elevates your IT Service Management (ITSM) strategy.

**Enhanced Security:**

By adding an additional layer of authentication, it ensures that your external customers must prove their identity before accessing the portal. This helps verify the legitimacy of users and prevents automated bots from creating accounts and submitting spam tickets easily.

![Mapping your specific customer portals](/blog/assets/2023/portal-access-management.webp)

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**Centralized User Management**

Leveraging an identity provider allows you to maintain a single source of truth for user identities and access controls of your external customers.
In addition to these benefits, our integration offers some notable features:

- Support for both SAML + OAuth/OIDC Protocols: This support allows you to seamlessly connect Atlassian Cloud to your OAuth/OIDC provider, ensuring a smooth authentication experience.

- Organization Mapping Based on Customer Domains and IDP Groups: Automatically assigns customers to specific organizations based on email domains and IDP groups, streamlining support workflows.

![Mapping your organizations based on email domains](/blog/assets/2023/organization-mapping.webp)

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- Multiple Identity Provider (IDP) Support: Users can choose from different trusted authentication sources when logging into the system.
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on top of SSO: Adds an extra layer of security by requiring two forms of verification before granting access, enhancing portal security.
-  Easy User Management and Custom Domain Support: Simplifies user management, audit logs, and troubleshooting with quick access to help center links and configurable ticket fields.

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While [SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1229212/saml-oauth-sso-for-jsm-customers?hosting=cloud&tab=overview) addresses the pressing issue of security and user management in ITSM, a well-rounded ITSM solution demands more. As organizations of all sizes embrace Jira Service Management, we delve deeper into its core functionalities and explore how it fosters collaboration among development, infrastructure, and business teams.


### How to boost Jira Service Management {#how-to-boost-jira-service-management}

To truly enhance the customer-agent relationship and improve workflow efficiency, additional functionalities are often necessary in Jira Service management. Agents frequently encounter challenges such as insufficient information or delays in ticket resolution due to waiting for customer responses. This is where solutions like **'Customer and Organization Management' or ‘Feature Bundle for Jira Service Management' by Appsvio come into play**. Let’s check these extensions out…


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![Jira Customer Fields](/blog/assets/2023/jira-customer-fields.webp)

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**Customer and Organization Management**

This app addresses the information gap by facilitating fast and easy data gathering. It allows agents to collect additional customer context directly from the issue view. Customizing forms is straightforward; users can select field types and drag and drop them into the customer view. The collected data can be used to define JQL and SLA criteria, expediting request creation by copying values from the customer's profile to the issue.

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![Mapping your organizations based on email domains](/blog/assets/2023/troubleshoot-jira-ticket.webp)

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Customer and Organization Management also supports bulk actions, making it possible to assign customers to projects and organizations efficiently. This not only saves time for agents but also enhances communication by providing easy access to customer and organization information.


## Feature Bundle for Jira Service Management {#feature-bundle-of-jira-service-management}

Effective communication with customers is another key aspect of the Jira Service Management Portal. The 'Feature Bundle for Jira Service Management' offers banner functionality, enabling businesses to keep customers well-informed without inundating them with emails and announcements.
It's time to put more into customers' hands! With this feature, you can allow customers to edit their requests. Changing minds is natural. Why engage agents every single time to apply changes? Imagine that you have to modify dozens of requests one day – a waste of time. In our scenario, customers can decide on their own and make changes with ease.

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As an admin, you can define who is able to edit the request: Reporter/Participants/ Organizations. Appsvio once again uses drag-and-drop functionality to make it possible to create a form. Decide which fields can be edited. What’s interesting, it also supports Assets formerly known as Insight, so you can customize it as you need. 

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Another feature that empowers customers’ is the ability to display a customer's workflow can greatly improve the customer experience. Similar to tracking a package delivery, customers can now see where their requests stand in the process. With Feature Bundle, you can add workflow information to the request view and define conditions for when steps change, providing customers with real-time updates.

![Workflow displayed on the request view](/blog/assets/2023/workflow-display.webp)

## Final Word {#final-word}

Jira Service Management and SSO Integration are powerful tools in the realm of ITSM. While SSO Integration enhances security and user convenience, Jira Service Management thrives when complemented by extensions like 'Customer and Organization Management.' These solutions collectively empower ITSM to meet the evolving needs of businesses, ensuring seamless digital experiences for customers and streamlined operations for teams. Together, they represent a comprehensive approach to ITSM that drives efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction.

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Try out our plugin today at the Marketplace - [SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1229212/saml-oauth-sso-for-jsm-customers?hosting=cloud&tab=overview). If you have any other security requirements for Atlassian Cloud, do reach out to us at info@xecurify.com and we’ll surely help you out. 
Reach us at +1 978 658 9387 for a demo or email your queries to info@xecurify.com, we would be glad to take it forward from there. And you can also visit [Appsvio](https://www.appsvio.com/). 



Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities have been a significant challenge for Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud users, particularly those with portal-only customers. Managing thousands of customer accounts can become cumbersome. However, imagine the convenience of allowing external customers to log in via SSO to your JSM portals.

Elevating ITSM with Jira Service Management: A Spotlight on Security and Customer Service

### What is Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning? {#what-is-just-in-time-(jit)-provisioning}
We understand that change can be frightening, but cyber attacks are becoming faster and more sophisticated. Cyber criminals have evolved into members of complex ecosystems that handle everything from selling access to hacked accounts to developing large-scale attack payloads and even handling the financial aspect of extortion. Major events are occurring on a weekly basis, and 2022 is expected to be no different.

An easy, reliable, and innovative video-first unified communications platform, Zoom, provides video meetings, voice, webinars, and chat across all devices and spaces. Hence, it became our priority to secure it for users using it in their day-to-day life.

![Zoom SSO](/blog/assets/2023/zoom-miniorange.webp)

Combining the power of Zoom with the miniOrange IAM platform allows users to quickly & seamlessly log into their Zoom Account. This combination increases employee productivity from day one and also ensures a secure experience with minimal IT overhead.

Users can swiftly and securely collaborate with other users and customers, by combining the power of Zoom’s platform with the miniOrange IAM platform. This combination boosts staff productivity right away, while simultaneously providing a secure environment with low IT expenses.

### miniOrange is stepping up SSO solution for Zoom with added Features: {#miniOrange-sso-solution-for-zoom:}

![Zoom Single Sign-on](/blog/assets/2023/zoom-sso.webp) 

Zoom Single sign-on (SSO) allows you to log in to your Zoom account using your existing credentials. Credentials here means existing Organizational Identity, Directory, Database, or Identity Provider (Azure Active Directory, Ping, ADFS, Database) where your users are stored. A connection with miniOrange as an identity provider (IDP), and Zoom as a service provider (SP), simplifies login functionality as your users don’t need to create an account and maintain a username and password for your Zoom and Organization separately. 

### Benefits of Zoom Single Sign On (SSO) {#benefits-of-zoom-single-sign-on-(sso)}
miniOrange Zoom SSO solution provides a secure means to validate users and prevent security breaches, as well as a variety of other advantages, including:

**Improved security**: By adding an extra layer of security to Zoom SSO, enterprises may lower the risk of identity theft and security breaches by preventing cyber criminals from guessing passwords or obtaining access to employees’ devices.

**Enhanced compliance**: SSO will assist your company in meeting compliance requirements for sensitive data and customer information. 

**Reduced costs**: Paying for an SSO service might be costly for small organizations. Zoom SSO by miniOrange is an affordable & easy way to validate users and safeguard against security threats.

**Easier credential management**: Using Zoom 2FA on top of SSO adds an extra layer of protection, removing the need for users to constantly manage passwords.

### But what do customers has to say about miniOrange Support? {#but-what-do-customers-has-to-say-about-miniOrange-support}

![miniOrange Zoom SSO Customer Support](/blog/assets/2023/customer-care.webp)

**“Working with miniOrange has been one of the best decisions,”** says Jenna Smathers

“Our company has been using miniOrange’s cloud-based services for over 3 years now, and I have always had the best experience and support. Their team is always quick to respond and help when needed and has also gone above and beyond in providing additional support without asking. It’s so important to partner with a company you can trust, and I highly recommend miniOrange!”

### Can I try miniOrange Zoom SSO solution for Free? {#can-i-try-miniOrange-zoom-sso-solution-for-free}
Absolutely! miniOrange believes that enterprises should not face high implementation costs for securing their applications or websites. Their data and credentials should be protected at ease without rendering or affecting their business.

Hence, miniOrange provides a secure and seamless SSO experience at affordable prices.

miniOrange also provides a 30-day trial account. There is no restriction on features or usage for the initial 30 days. You can test the solution end-to-end, and once you are satisfied with it, you can become a premium customer.

Single Sign-On (SSO) seamless solution is provided to Organizations along with 24*7 Technical Support.

5X Secure means to validate users and prevent security breaches to their Zoom Account using Zoom SSO solution - Breaches and Benefits Explained

Secure your Remote Work Future with Zoom Single Sign-On (SSO)

### What is Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning? {#what-is-just-in-time-jit-provisioning}
**JIT provisioning** automates the creation and updation of user accounts in web applications. It delivers information from an identity provider to web apps via the SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) protocol.

IT administrators no longer have to manually create accounts for each user in every application thanks to JIT provisioning. Rather, user accounts are created when users attempt to log in to applications for the first time, as long as they have the authorization to do so. 

Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning is used to create users the first time they log in to an application via a third-party identity provider. JIT provisioning eliminates the need to provision users or create user accounts manually. This saves effort and time. JIT Provisioning is independent of the SSO protocol used by the application but it’s vital to note that for this approach to work, the web application must support Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning. 

### How does Just in Time (JIT) provisioning work? {#how-does-just-in-time-jit-provisioning-work}
To enable JIT provisioning, administrators must first set up [Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://www.miniorange.com/products/single-sign-on-sso) between the target service provider i.e., web application and the identity provider and confirm that the user attributes required by the application are included. As a result, when new users attempt to log in to the application for the very first time, they will instantly invoke the creation of their account, rather than requiring an admin to do it. SAML assertions provide the web application with the information it requires from the identity provider.

Admins can use a centralized cloud identity provider or an SSO service built on top of their traditional directory to achieve this workflow. They must ensure that the selected service provider supports JIT provisioning during setup. Slack and Atlassian suite are some popular examples of applications that offer JIT provisioning.

For example, if your organization hires many new employees, you’ll want to set up user accounts for them as quickly and smoothly as possible. For this, you can first set up SSO and JIT provisioning in all the applications. Once it is configured, when new employees use SSO to log in to an application, the JIT provisioning approach creates their accounts automatically.

Also, when user attributes are updated in the identity provider, these attributes are automatically updated in all the various applications that the user has used.

The most efficient way to deploy Just in Time Provisioning is to use an identity provider like miniOrange since admins can then configure application privileges by role or group and remove application access from a single location.

![JIT Provisioning](/blog/assets/2023/jit-workflow.webp) 

### How is SAML SSO related to Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning? {#how-is-saml-sso-related-to-just-in-time-jit-provisioning}
**SAML SSO** can be [identity provider (IDP) initiated or service provider (SP) initiated](https://www.miniorange.com/blog/idp-initiated-sp-initiated-login/). In the IDP initiated SSO, users first login to their SSO portal where they can access all the applications in which they have configured SSO. In SP initiated SSO, the user first visits the application and is redirected to their SSO portal where they are logged in automatically by their identity provider.

[SAML protocol](https://www.miniorange.com/iam/solutions/saml-single-sign-on-sso) is safe because instead of transmitting user credentials, it sends XML-based certificates which are distinct to each application. As a result, the service provider never obtains their credentials or keeps track of them.

There isn’t much difference between SAML SSO and JIT provisioning. Users that use SAML SSO only have to provide their credentials once per session to access all of the applications they need to get their work done. Using Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning on top of SSO helps to automate the whole process of user account creation. This makes IT operations like the onboarding process much more efficient and smooth.’

### What are the benefits of Just in Time (JIT) provisioning? {#what-are-the-benefits-of-just-in-time-jit-provisioning}
**SAML SSO** can be identity provider (IDP) initiated or service provider (SP) initiated. In the IDP initiated SSO, users  
- JIT provisioning automates the process of creating accounts for users on various applications. Thus, it saves time and reduces the workload of admins.
- It reduces the IT administrative costs as instead of doing routine tasks, the IT admins can dedicate their time for more important tasks. Also, JIT provisioning prevents the need to synchronize the Identity Provider (IDP) and Service Provider (SP) user stores manually.
- With the use of JIT provisioning, the whole account creation process becomes streamlined. The users won’t need to create additional accounts for every application they want to use, thus, it reduces unnecessary account creation.
- JIT provisioning also increases the security of an organization as the users use only one identity to access all the applications. It also applies password policies for all the accounts created automatically. This helps to prevent Identity Sprawl.

### Conclusion {#conclusion}
Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning is a SAML protocol based method that is used to create users the first time they log in to an application via an identity provider. This eliminates the need to provision users or create user accounts manually. Although JIT Provisioning is independent of the SSO protocol used by the application, it is necessary that the application supports JIT Provisioning. Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning automates the whole process of user account creation. It reduces the administrative costs, increases efficiency, productivity and security of an organization.

If you are looking to implement Just in Time (JIT) Provisioning, contact miniOrange to know more about the solution and its pricing.





Just in Time Provisioning (JIT) automates the creation of user accounts in web applications. It delivers user information from the identity provider to web apps via the SAML protocol.

SAML SSO