How to configure Short.io SSO via Okta

Short.io supports Single Sign-On (SSO) integration with Okta.

Note: SSO is available on the Enterprise Plan.

Before you begin

You need to create a Team in Short.io before setting up SSO. Follow the instructions in this article.

How to configure SSO with Okta

Okta settings

1. Sign in to your Okta account.

2. Open Admin:

   

3. Choose Applications > Applications:

   

4. Click on Create App Integration:

   

5. Select SAML 2.0 and click on Next:

   

6. Choose the application name and click on Next:

   

7. Paste the URL https://authorizer.short.io/auth/saml/ <yourcompanyname](https://authorizer.short.io/auth/saml/yourcompanyname)[\> into the Single sign-on URL field and your company name into the Service Provider Entity Id fields > Done:

   

8. Scroll down and click on Next:

   

9. On the next screen click on Finish:

   

10. Select the Sign On tab and click on View Setup Instructions:

    

11. Copy and save in a text document the Identity Provider Single Sign-On URL and the Identity Provider Issuer:

    

12. Click on Download certificate and save it on your device:

    

Short.io settings

1. Sign in to your Short.io account.

2. Navigate to the Settings and click on Teams:

   

3. Click on your team and then click SAML Configuration.

4. In the next screen:

   • enable the SAML configuration:

     

   • enter the name of your company in the SSO configuration field:

     

   • paste the Identity Provider Single Sign-On URL which you copied from the Okta settings into the Entry point URL field:

     

   • open the certificate which you downloaded in a text editor, copy and paste the content of the certificate into the Public certificate field:

     

   • you can specify whether or not the SSO is required for All members of the team or is Optional:

     

   • expand the Advanced options and paste the Identity Provider Issuer which you copied from the Okta settings into the Service provider issuer field:

     

   • you can determine if a profile should be updated each time the user logs in,

     and if the users are allowed to chose their own display name:

     

   • you can change the appearance of the Sign in button by adding a custom label:

     

5. Click on Save to confirm.

You can now use the Single Sign-On with Short.io.

Note: The Short.io team configures SSO within 24 hours.

In case you need further assistance, please contact the Short.io support team at support@short.io.