How do I activate Single Sign-On (SSO) with :pxtra?
With the new SSO feature, you and your employees can log in to :pxtra conveniently and securely via Google or Microsoft - without the need for a separate password.
📁Prerequisites for using
The following conditions must be met before you can activate SSO in the platform:
- Your organization uses Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
- All employee email addresses are correctly stored in the :pxtra master data.
- The employees' SSO address must match the address in :pxtra.
🔐 Where do I activate SSO?
Depending on whether you want to activate login for employees or management, there are two paths:
For employees (app login)
- Navigate in the platform to the section Company > Security > App login
- Click on Activate next to Activate single sign-on (SSO) for employees
- Confirm the requirements in the notification window
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For management (platform login)
- Navigate to Company > Security > Platform Login
- Activate the SSO login for the management team by clicking on Activate next to Activate Single Sign-On (SSO)
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Note: Login with e-mail & password can only be deactivated if SSO is already active.
🌐 How does the login for users work?
Users will see the following new options in the app and platform:
- Continue with Google
- Continue with Microsoft
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Login is only possible if the email address of the account matches the address in the master data and the company's settings allow login via SSO.
🚨 Important notes
- If SSO is active, 2FA is automatically deactivated.
- The setting can be changed at any time.
- Employees will be informed of any changes by email.
- Login via password remains active until you deactivate it manually (after successful SSO activation).
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🎮 Settings in the app
Employees can also log in to the app via Google or Microsoft. Prerequisite: The organization has activated SSO for app login.
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🔧 Still have questions?
Contact our support team via e-mail to cm@pxtra.de if you have any problems or queries.