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JumpCloud offers a convenient way to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) using Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) authentication for LabCollector. This Knowledge Base article provides step-by-step instructions to set up SSO SAML authentication between LabCollector and JumpCloud.

Read our KB on how to configure LabCollector SSO page.

Note

Single Sign On Authentication: This allows your lab to use SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) authentication for signing in. SAML provides a single point of authentication, which happens at a secure identity provider. SAML uses secure tokens which are digitally signed and encrypted messages with authentication and authorization data. These tokens are passed from an identity provider to LabCollector with an established trust relationship. As in the case of LDAP, passwords (except for that of the super administrator) are managed outside of LabCollector.

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To integrate a custom Single Sign-On (SSO) provider, you must include their domain in the restriction asset list using the format *.domain.ext (as demonstrated in the screenshot below). Here are the detailed steps to add your SSO provider:

  1. Log in to your LabCollector instance with administrative privileges.
  2. Navigate to the Admin section.
  3. Select “Setup” from the menu.
  4. Click on “General Settings.”
  5. Locate “Restriction” settings.
  6. Add the SSO provider’s domain under “Asset domains” in the format *.domain.ext followed by login.microsoftonline.com

 

Prerequisites:

Admin Access: You need administrative access to both your JumpCloud and LabCollector accounts.

 

Step 1: Access JumpCloud

1. Navigate to [JumpCloud’s website](https://jumpcloud.com/).
2. Log in using your administrator account credentials.

 

Step 2: Add New Application

1. Go to “SSO Applications” from the left menu.
2. Click the “Add New Application” button.

 

2.1. Select Custom Application

– Choose “Custom Application” and click “Next”.

 

2.2. Check Manage Single-Sign-On (SSO)

– Select “Manage Single-Sign-On (SSO)” and choose SAML as the authentication method.
– Click “Next”.

 

2.3. Write Display Label

– Enter a display label for the application.
– Click “Save Application”.

 

Step 3: Configure Application

3.1. Open Application

– Navigate to the SSO Applications section.
– Click on the name of the new SSO application from the list.
– Access the “SSO” tab.

 

3.2. Fill SP Data

3.2.1. Option 1: Load Metadata File

– Download the metadata XML file from the LabCollector SSO page.
– Upload the downloaded metadata XML file using the “Load metadata” button on JumpCloud.

 

3.2.2. Option 2: Manual Configuration

– Manually fill in the following JumpCloud fields:
– SP Entity ID: Copy the metadata URL (e.g., https://YOURINSTANCE/login.php?metadata) from the LabCollector SSO Setup page.
– URL Assertion Consumer Service: Use the ACS URL provided by LabCollector (e.g., https://YOURINSTANCE/login.php?acs).

 

3.3. Choose Subject NameID

– Select the user identifier (SAMLSubject’s NameID) to be sent. By default, it is email, but you can choose other fields such as username.

 

Step 4: Exchange Information

– Copy and paste the following information from JumpCloud to the LabCollector SSO page:
– SSO JumpCloud URL (e.g., `https://sso.jumpcloud.com`) to LabCollector EntityID.
– IDP URL to LabCollector Single Sign-On Service.
– IDP URL to LabCollector Single Logout Service.
– Download IDP Certificate from JumpCloud and paste it into the Identity Provider Public Key section.

To properly map the fields between Jumpcloud and LabCollector, refer to the following comparison:

 

Step 5: Create Users in LabCollector

– Create or import user accounts in LabCollector ensuring that the same identifier is used in both systems (as defined in Step 3.3).

By following these steps, you can successfully configure SSO authentication for LabCollector with JumpCloud, enabling users to access LabCollector easily using their JumpCloud credentials.

 

Additional Considerations
  • User Provisioning: Ensure that user accounts exist in both JumpCloud and LabCollector for seamless SSO authentication.
  • Testing and Troubleshooting: Perform thorough testing of the SSO setup and address any issues or errors encountered during the configuration process.

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