Single Sign-On (SSO)

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that lets a user log in once and then access multiple separate software systems with one login.

True single sign-on allows a user to authenticate just once and then use a range of services without re-entering their credentials each time.

What is an example of single sign-on?

A common example is a user who logs in to their work computer and is then able to open a web application in their browser without having to log in a second time. The application trusts the authentication that has already taken place.

How is SSO implemented?

SSO is commonly implemented using directory services and standards such as Active Directory (via LDAP) or SAML 2.0. These allow an application to trust authentication performed by a central identity provider.

Single Sign-On and MIDAS

Certain self-hosted editions of our MIDAS web application support SSO with an Active Directory. SSO via SAML 2.0 Identity Providers is also supported in both self-hosted and cloud-hosted editions of MIDAS, letting your staff access their booking system seamlessly using their existing credentials.