Single Sign On (SSO)
Setting up Single Sign On (SSO)
Here you can find answers to all the most frequently asked questions we receive about setting up Single Sign On (SSO) on Every Compliance.
What is Single Sign On?
Single Sign On or SSO refers to an application set up on the users’ local machines (or network drive) which automatically logs them into Every upon clicking – without the need for usernames or passwords to be entered, making it easy for all staff to quickly and securely access the Every system. The Single Sign On application works by sending a security code and local user information to the Every system which then uses this to find the correct user account and allow them access.
Like LDAP, this setup can be actioned by your IT team. If you encounter any problems or error messages, feel free to contact our customer support team.
How do I set up SSO for my Every users?
Step One
Go to the Admin section at the very bottom of the navigation bar on the left. You can then find the relevant download information and application files within the blue Single Sign On tab.
Step Two
To enable Single Sign-On you need to provide the Windows Account Name for each user in the format: DomainName\Username.
This allows Every to correctly identify and automatically log in the respective user. If you have already added users to Every without this information, you can easily update your user profiles by inputting the missing details using a spreadsheet.
To do this, click to expand the green Import Windows Account Information field and then download the Download Windows Account Import Spreadsheet.
Once downloaded, fill in the relevant information, save the file, and upload this to the system using the Choose File and Upload User Windows Information buttons.
Step Three
You can then click the green Download Single Sign On button at either the top or bottom of the page to download a zipped 'Autologin' file. Once downloaded, extract the files within and save them to an accessible location.
Step Four
You can distribute the application to your staff by placing the saved folder in a shared drive that all staff can access, with a shortcut to the location on each computer or laptop. When they click the 'AuthServer.Autologin' file they will be taken to the Every system and signed in.
Alternatively...
Alternatively, you can create or edit a security group within the school active directory that contains all staff (including their Windows account information). Then place the saved 'Single Sign On' folder (that you previously downloaded and extracted) onto the staff member's computer.
Finally, create a desktop shortcut pointing to the file 'AuthServer.Autologin' which, upon clicking, will take the user to the Every system and sign them in.
Office365 and Google Workspace
You are also able to create a Single Sign On link via Office365 and Google Workspace, enabling your staff to get onto Every quickly and easily without the need to remember URLs and account information.
How do I use SSO through Office365 or Google Workspace?
To set up your Single Sign On (SSO) through Office365 or Google Workspace you will need to access Every using an email address associated with your Google or Microsoft account.
For Google Workspace
Click this web link to automatically sign in using Google Workspace:
Single Sign On with Google Workspace
https://auth.every.education/Account/ExternalSignin?provider=OpenIdConnect_Google&returnUrl=https://www.every.education/Landing
For Office365
Step One
For Office365 click the ‘Login with Office 365’ on the Every login page. You will then arrive at a Microsoft sign in page. Please enter your email, password, and click sign in.
Step Two
The next page will ask if you’d like to stay signed in. If you would like to reduce the number of times you are asked to input your email and password please choose 'Yes'.
Step Three
You’ll then be taken to a page which will have your email at the top. Click 'Accept'. The second page will say 'Associate your Office 365 account' – please click 'Confirm'.
You may be prompted to change your Every password if this is the first time you have logged in. This will not affect your Office 365 password.
Step Four
Once completed each time you go to every.education you will be automatically logged in using these details. If your school’s server clears, or you log out, just click the blue 'Login with Office365' button when you next log in.
Alternatively...
Alternatively if you wish to bypass the Every log in page entirely and are set up with Office365. The following link can be provided to your staff to be taken right through to their Every system account: