Automatic sign-in (SSO) for Azure Active Directory in Cayosoft Web Portal

Overview

Automatic sign-in for Azure Active Directory allows users to sign in to Cayosoft Web Portal using their Office 365 account, without providing their credentials to Cayosoft Administrator. All user interactions happen with the Microsoft Office Sign-in page and might include additional verification steps, like the second factor, depending on Azure AD configuration. This method enables Single Sign-On (SSO) experience for delegated administrators and employees.

Each user who requires access to the Cayosoft Web Portal must have a valid Office 365 account that belongs to Office 365 tenant managed by Cayosoft Administrator.

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Cayosoft Administrator configuration for Automatic sign-in for Azure Active Directory

Web Portal SSL certificate

A valid SSL certificate must be configured for Cayosoft Web Portal to enable automatic sign-in for Azure Active Directory. For details on configuring Web Portal with an SSL certificate, please see the Cayosoft Administrator Web Portal configuration article.

Web Portal settings

1. Run the Cayosoft Administrator console.

2. Navigate to Home > Configuration > Web Portal > Web Portal Settings.

3. In the User sign-in authentication method section select Automatic sign-in (SSO) for Azure Active Directory / Office 365 accounts.

   Note: The External URL should be the same as the server URL where Cayosoft Web Portal is installed.

4. Click Save Changes.

5. Perform an IIS reset:
   NOTE: Starting from version 11.2.0, IIS reset is performed automatically and this step is no longer required.
   
   1. Click on Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
   2. Type iisreset.
   3. Click Enter.
   4. Once the message "Internet services successfully restarted" is displayed, close the Command Prompt.

Web Portal delegation

If users were not previously delegated with access to Web Portal, create a delegation rule and define which Web Queries and Actions the delegated administrator will have permission to use.  For details, review the Role-based delegation article.

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