SAML SSO

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SAML setup

Organizations on BeyondWords can enable SAML to centralize login management through their Identity Provider (IdP), such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin, LastPass, Auth0, Bitium, and others.

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1. Setting up SAML

To set up SAML for your organization:

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Contact support

Reach out to our team at support@beyondwords.io from the account associated with the organization owner or an admin. Request SAML to be enabled.

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Receive your setup link

We’ll share a unique configuration URL where you can connect your Identity Provider. We support most major providers including:

• Okta
• Microsoft Entra ID
• OneLogin
• LastPass
• Auth0
• Bitium
• … and other SAML 2.0-compliant providers.

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Configure the connection

Follow your Identity Provider’s documentation to complete the SAML configuration using the URL we provide. If needed, we’re happy to assist with setup or troubleshooting.

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What happens once SAML is enabled?

• All members of your organization will be required to log in via your Identity Provider using SAML.
• Email/password login and social sign-in methods (e.g. Google) will be disabled for those users.
• Sessions will remain active until logout, but users must use SAML to log back in.
• Members can sign in via your IdP’s dashboard or click “Continue with SAML SSO” on the BeyondWords login page.

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2. Adding users with SAML enabled

Once SAML is enabled, inviting users requires two steps:

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Invite the user to your BeyondWords organization

1. In BeyondWords, navigate to Organization > Members.
2. Click Invite, then enter the user’s email address to send the invitation.

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Provision the user in your Identity Provider

1. Ensure the user is also added to your IdP and assigned to the BeyondWords SAML application.
2. If they are only invited in BeyondWords or only added in your IdP, they won’t be able to log in.

If you have questions during setup or encounter any issues, our support team is here to help at support@beyondwords.io.