Using SSO to simplify organization-wide sign-in processes

If your organization uses applications and services beyond Microsoft 365, chances are you have multiple sign-in processes. However, you can utilize single sign-on (SSO) to simplify these multiple sign-in processes by using your O365 credentials to provide authentication vis-à-vis third-party applications.

SSO is a massive topic. In this recipe, we'll share the steps necessary to review the available options and ideas to help you choose the best method to suit your needs.

Getting ready

You must be a global administrator to implement an SSO method, and will need to be an administrator of any third-party apps to which you'll be configuring a connection.

How to do it…

1. Use the flowchart at https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/manage-apps/what-is-single-sign-on#choosing-a-single-sign-on-method to help you choose an appropriate single-sign on method.
2. Review integration...