Getting Started with SSO (Single Sign-On)

What is SSO?

Single Sign-On (SSO) enables you to log in to Nextpoint using your company credentials seamlessly. Nextpoint’s SSO is based on SAML and supports integration with Okta and Azure Active Directory. 

How it Works:

• Nextpoint serves as the Service Provider (SP) and offers automatic provisioning.
• You are not required to manually register as a user in Nextpoint.
• When Nextpoint receives a SAML response from the Identity Provider (IdP), it checks if the user exists.
• If the user doesn't exist, Nextpoint automatically creates a user account.

This streamlined process ensures effortless access to Nextpoint using your company credentials, enhancing security and convenience.

Configuring SSO

If your firm uses Okta or Azure Active Directory, reach out to your Nextpoint account manager or contact our support team at support@nextpoint.com so we can help you get started with SSO. 

If your firm uses a different IdP that you would like us to expand to, reach out to our team or submit our Feature Request form here.

Signing in with SSO 

If your account owner or system administrator has already set up SSO for your Nextpoint account, you can conveniently use SSO to log in on the web with the following steps:

1. Visit Nextpoint.com 
2. Click on the Sign In button located at the top right corner of the main page. 
3. Choose the region of the database you want to access. 
4. You’ll then be prompted to enter the subdomain associated with your database.

   *If you’re unsure what your subdomain is, follow the "Forgot your Subdomain?" instructions to receive an email reminder.

5. If SSO is enabled for your subdomain, you’ll have the option to select the Single Sign-On option:
   
   
    
6. You’ll be directed to your Single Sign-On provider’s page to sign in securely. 
7. After successfully signing in, you’ll be automatically directed back to the Nextpoint application.