Single Sign-On with Google Worspace
In this guide, you will learn how to set up Single Sign-On (SSO) between Google Workspace and Updraft. This integration allows your users to seamlessly sign in to Updraft using their Google Workspace credentials.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Google Workspace: An active Google Workspace account with administrator rights.
Updraft Account: Owner access to your Updraft organization account.
Step 1: Configure Google Workspace as Identity Provider
1.1 Access Google Admin Console
Sign in to the Google Admin console.
Navigate to Security > Set Up Single Sign-On (SSO).
1.2 Create a SAML Application
Click on Add App and select Add Custom SAML App.
Enter a custom name for the application, such as "getupdraft".
Optionally, add a custom logo.
1.3 Configure SAML Settings
SSO URL: Enter the SSO URL provided by Updraft, available from your Updraft account: https://getupdraft.com/saml2_auth/acs/
Entity ID: Enter the Entity ID provided by Updraft: getupdraft
Certificate: Download the .XML certificate and save it, as it will be needed later in Updraft.
1.4 Assign User Attributes
Configure the user attributes to be passed to Updraft, such as
email,first_name, andlast_name.
Save the settings and enable the SAML app.
Step 2: Configure SSO in GetUpdraft
2.1 Access Account Settings
Sign in to your Updraft account and navigate to the account settings.
Open the Security Page
2.2 Enable SAML SSO
Click on Add new SSO.
Upload the .XML certificate you downloaded from Google Workspace.
Save the settings.
Step 3: Test the SSO Connection
3.1 Create a Test User
Create a test user in Google Workspace or use an existing one.
Grant this user access to the Updraft SAML app.
3.2 Test Sign-In
Open a new browser or incognito window and navigate to the Updraft sign-in page (mydomain.getupdraft.com/login).
Select the Sign in with Google option.
Ensure the user can successfully access Updraft using Google Workspace credentials.
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