Okta SSO

Okta is a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution providing:

Overview

This guide will help you configure Single Sign-On (SSO) between Okta and Zing Data, allowing your team members to securely access Zing Data using their Okta credentials.

Prerequisites

  • Admin access to your Okta Access Gateway
  • Admin access to your Zing Data account
  • A valid Zing Data Enterprise subscription

Configuration Steps

Step 1: Add Zing Data in Okta

The Okta Access Gateway is a separate product from Okta. You can find it in the Okta Admin Console.

  1. Log in to your Okta Access Gateway Admin Console
  2. Navigate to Applications > Applications
  3. Click Add Application
  4. Click Create New App
  5. Select:
    • Platform: Web
    • Sign-on method: SAML 2.0
  6. Click Create

Step 2: Configure SAML Settings

In the SAML Settings section, enter the following:

General Settings:

  • App name: Zing Data
  • App logo (optional): [Download Zing Data logo]

SAML Settings:

  • Single Sign-On URL: https://console.getzingdata.com/login-sso
  • Audience URI (SP Entity ID): https://console.getzingdata.com
  • Name ID format: EmailAddress
  • Application username: Email

Attribute Statements (optional):

  • email: user.email
  • firstName: user.firstName
  • lastName: user.lastName

Step 3: Assign Users

In Okta:

  1. Navigate to your Zing Data application
  2. Go to the Assignments tab
  3. Click Assign > Assign to People
  4. Select users or groups to grant access
  5. Click Save

Step 4: Zing Data Configuration

Email us at support@getzingdata.com with the above details to get your Zing Data SSO configuration completed.

Testing the Integration

  1. Log out of Zing Data
  2. Access your Okta dashboard
  3. Click on the Zing Data tile
  4. You should be automatically signed in to Zing Data

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

  • Verify all URLs and certificates are correctly copied
  • Ensure users are properly assigned in Okta
  • Check that the email addresses match between Okta and Zing Data
  • Contact Zing Data support at [support email] for additional assistance

Additional Resources