How to Enable Single Sign-On (SSO) Between ProProfs Help Desk and Knowledge Base

 

Single Sign-On (SSO) integration simplifies user access by allowing them to log in once and gain access to multiple systems without needing to re-enter credentials. This guide walks you through enabling SSO between the ProProfs Help Desk and your Knowledge Base (KB).
 

Use Case:
Enabling SSO between your Help Desk and Knowledge Base ensures that users can seamlessly transition between the two platforms, improving workflow efficiency and user experience.
 

Benefits:

  • Streamlined Access: Users can access multiple platforms with a single set of credentials, reducing the need for password resets.
  • Enhanced Security: Centralized authentication management reduces vulnerabilities associated with multiple login points.

 

In this article,

 

1. SSO Integration from Help Desk Portal to Knowledge Base

2. SSO Integration from Knowledge Base to Help Desk

 

SSO Integration from Help Desk Portal to Knowledge Base

 

1. Access Portal in Help Desk Settings:

  • Go to Settings in your help desk account.

 

Go to help desk settings

  • Navigate to Portal under Channels in the left sidebar menu.

 

Access Portal

 

2. Select SSO Tab:

  • Choose the desired portal.
  • Click on the SSO tab.

 

Select SSO tab

 

3. Enable SSO:

  • Toggle the Status option to enable SSO.

 

Enable SSO

 

4. Configure SSO Settings:

  • Enter the Site URL and API Key from your Knowledge Base account.

 

Enter required details

 

Tip: You can find these details by logging into your Knowledge Base account and navigating to Settings > Private Site > AdvancedAPI Key.

Get API key from KB

Site URL refers to the URL of your knowledge base site. You can copy it from the URL bar of your browser.
 

 

5. Save Settings:

  • Save the changes after entering the required information.

 

6. Test the Integration:

  • Copy the portal login URL and paste it into your browser.
  • Log in using your contact user credentials.

 

Portal preview with Help link

 

Note: After logging in, clicking the Help link in the portal will grant access to the Knowledge Base without re-entering credentials.

 

SSO Integration from Knowledge Base to Help Desk

 

1. Access Knowledge Base settings:

  • Go to Settings on your dashboard.

 

Open KB Settings

 

2. Navigate to Integrations:

  • Open Integrations > ProProfs Help Desk.

 

Choose ProProfs Help Desk

 

3. Enter Help Desk Details:

  • Input the URL, Token, and Portal ID from your Help Desk account settings.

 

Copy & paste the required details

 

Tip: These details are available in Help Desk Settings > Portal.

Copy URL, token and Portal ID

 

4. Save and Implement:

  • Save the integration details.
  • Copy the provided Help URL and use it as needed.

 

Open Help URL to test integration

 

Note: Ensure all URLs and keys are correct to avoid integration issues.

 

And that's it! If you encounter any issues or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.

 

 

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