Single Sign On (SSO)
Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without re-entering credentials. By leveraging SSO, organizations can centralize user management, enhance security, and streamline the login experience.
LicenseSpring supports SSO integration to help vendors and end users access our platforms using their existing identity provider (IdP). This is especially useful for teams managing access at scale and seeking to enforce consistent security policies across applications.
LicenseSpring currently supports SSO for two interfaces:
The Vendor Platform SSO allows administrators and team members of software vendors to log into the LicenseSpring management dashboard using their organization’s identity provider. This integration supports SAML 2.0 and OIDC protocols, enabling seamless authentication via widely used IdPs such as Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and others.
Vendor platform SSO provides centralized access control and is ideal for managing internal access to license data, product configurations, and customer records. Once configured, organization members can use their corporate credentials to sign in without needing a separate LicenseSpring account.
The User Portal SSO enables LicenseSpring customers (software vendors) to offer a unified login experience for their end users and license managers via the hosted User Portal. This allows end users and license managers to access license details, activations, and self-service options using credentials from an external identity system.
User Portal SSO is commonly used when vendors have an existing user database or authentication flow and wish to avoid requiring separate login credentials for LicenseSpring-hosted services. The User Portal can be configured to accept authentication via the vendor’s IdP, using supported protocols such as SAML or OIDC. This functionality allows vendors to integrate their existing identity infrastructure—such as Google, Azure AD, Okta, Auth0, or any SAML/OIDC-compliant provider—into the user-facing authentication process.
This is particularly beneficial for:
- Enterprise software vendors distributing licensed applications across teams or departments
- B2B SaaS platforms requiring customer-level user management
- ISVs managing a customer base with centralized identity systems
- To set up SSO for either platform, refer to the respective integration guides:
LicenseSpring now supports a new IdP system, migrating all existing SSO setups and appending the "legacy-" prefix.
If you are modifying an existing integration, it is recommended to delete the old setup and configure a new one following the updated documentation.
Key Differences in SSO URLs:
- User portal SSO (for licensing and user portals) uses different URL values from the vendor platform SSO.
- The /api/v4/sso_url endpoint should be used to generate login links dynamically.
If you require assistance or have custom SSO requirements, please contact LicenseSpring Support.
