Set up SAML-based SSO (Single Sign-On) for Google

You need to be a super administrator in Google Suite and an admin in the Ultimate Dashboard to continue.  

This article walks you through all the steps needed to start signing in securely with Google:

• Step 1: Set up SAML in Google
• Step 2: Set up SSO authentication in Ultimate Dashboard
• Step 3: Enable SSO in the Ultimate Dashboard

Step 1: Set up SAML in Google

Set up your own custom SAML application in Google. Follow their instructions here. You will need the SSO URL and Certificate from Google.

Step 2: Set up SSO authentication in Ultimate

To set up SSO authentication in Ultimate, you need to copy and paste the information from Google to the Ultimate Dashboard. 

In your browser, open a new tab and log into the Ultimate Dashboard. 

Follow the steps below: 

1. Go to User Management > Organization Management in the Ultimate Dashboard
2. Click Advanced, you'll see the fields below:
   • SSO Provider dropdown - select Google
   • Callback URL - needed in your Google account
   • Entity ID - needed in your Google account
   • SSO URL - copy and paste from Google
   • Certificate - copy and paste from Google
3. Click Test SSO Authentication
4. A green label saying Verified should appear next to SSO Authentication at the top of the page
   If it doesn't, go through the instructions and try again. This step is mandatory before SSO can be enabled enabled

Step 3: Enable SSO in the Ultimate Dashboard

1. Toggle Enable SSO on
2. To test it out, go to https://dashboard.Ultimate/signin
3. Insert your email
   • You should be logged in to the Ultimate Dashboard automatically
   • You might be redirected to Google to authenticate if you're not logged in there already