How to setup Okta Single Sign-On

Integrating Okta with ONARKEN enables single sign-on (SSO), providing a secure and centralised authentication mechanism for your organisation. This integration streamlines the login process and enhances security by leveraging Okta as your identity provider.

How to Configure Okta Single Sign-On

Step 1: Create an Okta Application

1. Access the Okta Admin Panel:
   Log in to your Okta admin panel and navigate to the Applications section.
   
   

2. Create a New App Integration:

   • Click Create App Integration.
   • Choose OIDC - OpenID Connect as the sign-in method.
   • Select Web Application and click Next.
     
     

3. Set Up the Application:

   • Enter ONARKEN® as the App Integration name.
   • Set the Sign-in Redirect URIs to:
     https://{domain}.onarken.com/oauth/callback
     (Replace {domain} with your ONARKEN domain.)
     
     

4. Configure Access:

   • Choose your preferred access control options for the app.
   • Click Save.

Step 2: Enable Okta in ONARKEN

1. Log in to the ONARKEN Management Platform:
   Use your administrator credentials.
   
   

2. Access the Integrations Section:

   • Click Integrations from the main menu.
     
     

3. Configure Okta Integration:

   • Under Okta Single Sign-On, click Configure Integration.
   • Enter the details from the Okta application you created, such as:
     • Client ID
     • Client Secret
     • Discovery URL (usually provided by Okta)
       
       

4. Connect the Integration:

   • Click Connect to finalise the setup.
     
     

5. User Login Experience:

   • Users will now see a Sign in with Okta button instead of the traditional username and password fields.

Enabling the Okta Launcher App

To allow users to log in to ONARKEN directly from their Okta account dashboard, follow these steps:

1. Access the ONARKEN Application in Okta:

   • Navigate to the ONARKEN® application within your Okta admin panel.
     
     

2. Edit General Settings:

   • Click Edit in the General Settings panel.
     
     

3. Configure Login Initiation:

   • Set Login initiated by to Either Okta or App.
     
     

4. Set Application Visibility:

   • Choose your desired visibility options for the application on the Okta dashboard.
     
     

5. Update the Initiate Login URI:

   • Set the URI to:
     https://{domain}.onarken.com/oauth/redirect
     (Replace {domain} with your ONARKEN domain.)
     
     

6. Save Settings:

   • Click Save to apply the changes.

Benefits of Okta Integration

• Streamlined Authentication: Centralised access via Okta eliminates the need for separate ONARKEN credentials.
• Enhanced Security: Reduces the risk of password-related security breaches.
• Improved User Experience: Users can log in quickly with a single click from the ONARKEN login page or the Okta dashboard.