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‍In this article, we’ll explain why you should use an SSO provider, what you should look for when choosing an SSO provider and the best 5 SSO providers you can choose from.

Find out whether SCIM or LDAP is right for you, with a clear explanation of what each protocol does, their uses, and how they can complement each other

Learn the differences between service providers and identity providers, and discover how they work together to make single sign-on (SSO) possible.

Learn how SCIM and SSO work together to produce a secure, efficient identity management solution.

Events page for advanced workflow debugging, Automatic volume discounts, Custom domains for Admin Portal invites, Secure user state management flow

SFTP integrations and native APIs are two methods that exist when SCIM is not available. Both have pros and cons, but ultimately, for developers prioritizing simplicity and cost-effectiveness, SFTP is the recommended route, and for those prioritizing flexibility and scalability, native APIs are recommended.

Passport.js is an authentication middleware for Node.js. While suitable for addressing initial authentication needs, scaling with enterprise features like SSO and SCIM becomes unsustainably complex. This guide details 8 steps to transition from Passport.js to WorkOS.

Find out what an Identity Provider does, who the big players are, why businesses use them, and why it's important to start supporting them quickly

New updates: 99.99% uptime guarantee, Events API, Audit Logs retention period API, and Directory Sync group membership consolidation.

Discover how to simplify SCIM complexity and resolve group fragmentation across different SCIM providers with practical solutions from WorkOS.

Some of the notable August releases were the Admin Portal email invite, SCIM setup validation flow, and support for Google Cloud Storage as a Log Streams destination. As we continue to innovate and improve our platform, we'll share a recap of important updates at the end of every month.

Even if you understand the significance of adding SSO to your application, you may still feel overwhelmed by the different authentication-related acronyms and protocols. Nevertheless, after reading this post, we hope that you will have a better understanding of the distinctions between SAML, OIDC, and OAuth and feel more confident in implementing SSO in your application.

Log Streams, Admin Portal Custom Branding, Auto-mapped Directory Sync Custom Attributes, and more! Learn about all of the latest features and product updates we've added to the WorkOS platform in Q4.

Developers act, think, and behave differently than your average customer. So selling, marketing, and supporting them should be different too.

Audit Logs API, new webhooks experience, new SAML providers, and more! Learn about all of the latest features and product updates we've added to the WorkOS platform from April to June 2022.