# 2023-12-11: CE - Single Sign-On (SSO) ### Overview This functionality permits effortless integration of external Identity Providers (IDP) with the Authentication system, without any coding required. employees provide complete configuration and support for this feature. can support you in this integration and it is significant to specify the required data for configuration.\ Required information and conditions that you must provide to is explained in [Emporix Single Sign-On (SSO)](/ce/system-management/authentication-and-authorization/authentication/user-authentication/sso.md). Single sign-on: * Using services like for example Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) offers various advantages for both companies and users. Single sign-on significantly improves user-friendliness, as users only need to login once to access various applications and services. This eliminates the need to manage different usernames and passwords for different systems. * It ensures centralized access control, resulting in improved security. For example, Azure AD enables administrators to define and enforce policies that regulate access to applications. This unified management of access permissions helps to enhance security and provide more controlled access to sensitive data. Every Identity Provider (IDP) that supports OpenID Connect can be easily configured and integrated. ### Fixes and improvements None as this is a new feature. ### Known problems None as this is a new feature. ### Documentation and links * System Management guide - [Emporix Single Sign-On (SSO)](/ce/system-management/authentication-and-authorization/authentication/user-authentication/sso.md) * Authentication and access tools - [Authentication and Authorization](/ce/system-management/authentication-and-authorization.md) --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://developer.emporix.io/release-notes/archive/2023/2023-12-11-ce-sso.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.