Why is SSO important?

Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to access multiple applications using a single set of credentials. Instead of managing separate usernames and passwords for each application, users authenticate through a central identity system.

By centralising authentication, organisations can improve security, simplify access management, and enforce security policies such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) across multiple applications.

In Matomo, SSO enables users to sign in using existing enterprise authentication systems rather than managing separate Matomo credentials. Matomo supports SSO and centralised authentication through integrations with SAML Identity Providers (IdPs), LDAP directory services, and Active Directory environments.

Benefits of SSO

• Simplified login experience: Users can authenticate using existing company accounts instead of maintaining separate Matomo usernames and passwords.

• Centralised access management: User access policies, password requirements, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and account disabling can be managed centrally through the organisation’s identity platform or directory service.

• Improved security: Centralised authentication can reduce password reuse and improve visibility into account access and authentication activity.

• Reduced administrative overhead: IT teams can manage authentication and user lifecycle processes from a central identity system instead of maintaining separate application credentials.

• Faster onboarding and offboarding: User access can be provisioned or revoked through the organisation’s existing identity management workflows.

Ready to enable SSO? Learn about the available SSO and authentication options and how to get started with SAML or LDAP authentication in Matomo.