- Introduction
- Pre-Requisites
- Usecase Overview – Integration flow
- Technical Demonstration
- Conclusion
- Reference Links
Introduction:
In today’s fast-paced business environment, manually logging into multiple App’s can be a tedious and time-consuming process, especially when dealing with multiple accounts or complex password policies. Moreover, security risks associated with password-based authentication can put your organization’s sensitive data at risk.
That’s where Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) comes in, a solution that streamlines App access, boosts productivity, and fortifies security. By integrating Okta SSO with multiple App’s like Salesforce, Slack, LinkedIn, etc.., organizations can provide teams with seamless, one-click access to the platform, while maintaining the highest levels of security.
In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of using Okta SSO with Salesforce and provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up and configure this powerful integration.
Pre-requisites:
Okta Tenant:
- An account with Super Admin role privileges
Salesforce Tenant:
- Salesforce Org with system administrator privileges
- Custom Domain: acme
Usecase Overview – Integration flow:
Please refer to the below video to have an understanding about Okta & the use case around integrating Salesforce with Okta.
Technical Demonstration:
Here’s the technical walkthrough on the integration and provisioning between Salesforce & Okta.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, integrating Okta with Salesforce has significantly streamlined the users access to the platform. With Okta’s Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities, users can now seamlessly log in to salesforce without remembering multiple passwords, reducing login times and increasing productivity. The integration backed up with Okta’s Sign-On policies, enhances organization security posture by providing an additional layer of authentication, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access sensitive customer data. By streamlining Salesforce access with Okta, we have improved user experience, increased efficiency and strengthened security, ultimately driving business growth and success.
