Connect Okta to manage authentication and access

About this App

Okta is a leading identity and access management solution. By integrating SparrowDesk with Okta, organizations can enable Single Sign-On (SSO) and centralize authentication for secure, seamless access.

This integration simplifies login experiences while ensuring enterprise-grade security and compliance.

With this integration, teams can:

• Enable SSO for all SparrowDesk users
• Centralize authentication through Okta
• Manage user access and permissions efficiently
• Strengthen security across the organization

From Okta, users can view:

• Control user access centrally
• Enforce authentication policies
• Manage roles and permissions

App Details:

How to enable this integration?

• Step 1: Configure SparrowDesk in Okta
• Log in to your Okta Admin Dashboard
• Go to Applications → Browse App Catalog
• Search for SparrowDesk and click Add
• Enter your Subdomain (e.g., acme for acme.sparrowdesk.com)
• Click Done

Step 2: Get SSO configuration details

• Navigate to the Sign-on tab in Okta
• Click View setup instructions
• Copy all the SSO configuration details

Important:
When copying the certificate, ensure you:

• Add -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE----- at the top
• Add -----END CERTIFICATE----- at the bottom
• Do not modify the text in between or add extra spaces

Step 3: Complete setup in SparrowDesk

• Log in to SparrowDesk
• Go to Settings → Security → Single Sign-On
• Paste the copied configuration details

Click Update to enable SSO

Key features and benefits

• Simplify login with Single Sign-On (SSO) for seamless access
• Improve security and compliance with centralized authentication
• Reduce password fatigue and login friction for users
• Manage access efficiently with role-based control
• Strengthen security with enterprise-grade authentication systems

Get started

Follow a step-by-step guide to configure and customize the integration.

Open Okta setup guide