What is Single sign-on (SSO)?

Single sign-on allows you to enter one name and password to access multiple applications. Getting to know the features of the different options, helps you select an SSO mechanism that is appropriate for your needs.

Genero Application Server supports various kinds of Single sign-on.

Genero Identity Provider

Genero provides its own Identity Provider for securing applications and RESTful Web services.

See Genero Identity Provider (GIP).

OpenID Connect

OpenID Connect is the latest evolution of the OpenID authentication technology used for Web applications that handle many users. OpenID Connect is intended for public Web applications. You have to be registered on one of the trusted identity providers so that users can be authenticated with Single sign-on on different web sites. You can exchange custom information (attributes) on the identity.

See OpenID Connect/OAuth2 SSO.

SAML

SAML is used for standard Web applications that handle many users. SAML is intended for private or intranet Web applications. You have to be referenced on one of the trusted identity providers. You can exchange custom information (attributes) on the identity.

See SAML SSO