IdP - Initiated

What is IdP-Initiated SSO?

IdP-Initiated SSO (Identity Provider-Initiated Single Sign-On) is a method where the login process starts from the Identity Provider (IdP), in this case, JumpCloud.

Instead of going to the application (also called the Service Provider, or SP) first, users go to the JumpCloud User Portal (or are redirected there), log in, and then access the desired application directly from that portal.

User workflow for IdP initiated SSO:

1. Navigate to the JumpCloud User Portal: Open your web browser and go to the JumpCloud User Portal URL (https://console.jumpcloud.com)

2. Log In to Your Account: Enter your JumpCloud username (which is your email address) and your password in the respective fields. Click on the "Login" button. If your organization has enabled Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), you will be prompted to enter your MFA code after entering your credentials. Provide the code from your Jumpcloud Protect app

3. Access Your Applications: Once you're successfully logged in, you will see your JumpCloud User Portal dashboard. This page displays all the SSO applications that have been assigned to you. Each application will be represented by an icon or a tile.

4. Launch an Application: To open an application, simply click on its icon on the dashboard. JumpCloud will then automatically redirect you to the selected application and log you in without requiring you to enter your credentials again.