Single Sign-On (SSO)

Article Type: General Information

Question:

• What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Answer:

• Single Sign-On allows you to sign in once per session for all configured Metropolitan State applications. 
• Single Sign-On (SSO) alters how you enter your username:
  • Students: StarID@go.minnstate.edu
  • Employees: StarID@minnstate.edu
• SSO means that signing into one application with your MinnState login allows you to access other Metropolitan State resources without having to sign in multiple times.
• SSO can reduce the number of times you need to login during the day and provides access to other services and websites for collaboration and sharing.
• You will not need to re-enter your minnstate login for those applications that are participating in SSO.
  • NOTE: The only time you may be asked to re-enter your username and password may be if you have changed your StarID password recently.
• Some applications will still require you to enter your StarID and password. These applications often have higher risk data and confidential information such as Payroll.
• If you log into any Minnesota State (minnstate.edu) provided resources, you may have to change your username from starID@minnstate.edu to starID@metrostate.edu to log in to a Metropolitan State University resource.

What does Single Sign-On (SSO) look like?

• When you see this screen, you are visiting a Single Sign-On (SSO) application (You have probably seen this when logging into your Metro State e-mail).
• Use your MinnState login information as reflected below:

• After you enter your MinnState login, you will be directed to another page asking for your StarID password:

• After successfully logging in, you will be prompted again asking if you want to remain signed in:

• After selecting "Yes", you are now signed in using SSO.
• This will allow you to sign into other SSO applications without entering your credentials again.