Configuring SSO in Cynomi
Set up Single Sign-On (SSO) in Cynomi to simplify logins and boost security by connecting your Identity Provider (IdP) using SAML 2.0. Designed for Service Provider and Company Admins.
Audience
Service Provider Admins, Company Admins
Prerequisites
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Admin access to Cynomi.
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Admin access to your Identity Provider (IdP).
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Valid SAML 2.0 configuration data from your IdP.
Steps to Configure SSO
1. Enable SSO for a Sub-Account
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Navigate to Sub Accounts in the Cynomi admin panel.
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Click the Edit icon next to the sub-account you want to enable SSO for.
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Toggle the SSO switch to ON.
2. Open the SSO Settings Panel
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Go to the Account Settings screen for that sub-account.
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Click on Configure SSO settings to open the configuration dialog.
3. Enter Required SSO Configuration Details
Fill out the following fields:
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Domain: Must match the user email domain.
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Sign-in URL: Provided by your IdP.
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X.509 Certificate: Paste the body of the certificate without the header/footer lines.
Example:
-----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
(do not include this line)
...
(do not include this line)
-----END CERTIFICATE-----
4. Configure Identity Provider (IdP)
After entering the domain, Post-back URL and Entity ID are auto-filled:
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Post-back URL (ACS):
https://auth.cynomi.com/login/callback?connection=your-domain -
Entity ID:
urn:auth0:cynomi:your-domain
Use these values to configure the Cynomi application within your IdP.
5. Optional: Provide Metadata
You can skip manual inputs by uploading metadata:
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XML Metadata File
Upload the XML file provided by your IdP. -
Metadata URL
Provide the public link to the metadata file.
If both are provided, Metadata URL takes precedence.
6. Optional: Enable Signed Requests
If your IdP requires signed authentication requests:
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Enable the Sign Request toggle.
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A link to the signing certificate hosted on Auth0 will appear.
7. Apply the Configuration
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Click Apply to finalize the setup.
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SSO status and domain will now appear in the Account Settings.
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User-level SSO status is visible in the Users table (add the column if hidden).
Deleting SSO Configuration
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Navigate to the sub-account’s Settings page.
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Click Delete SSO configuration to remove the current setup.
SSO Status Indicators
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The configured domain appears in Account Details once SSO is active.
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Users table shows individual user SSO statuses.
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Add the SSO column using the “+” icon if not visible.
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