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Single Sign-On (SSO) for LMS

Also known as: SSO, SAML SSO, OIDC SSO

SSO lets learners log in to the LMS using credentials they already have at the institution — typically via SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), or LDAP — so the LMS never stores passwords and access can be revoked centrally.

Single Sign-On (SSO) for an LMS removes the need for a separate password. The two dominant protocols are:

  • SAML 2.0 — the long-standing standard for enterprise & higher-ed identity (Shibboleth, ADFS, Azure AD as IdP).
  • OpenID Connect (OIDC) on OAuth 2.0 — the modern equivalent, common with Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta.

SSO is the single largest reduction in attack surface for an LMS — no learner passwords stored, MFA enforcement happens at the identity provider, and offboarding a graduating student or terminated employee revokes LMS access instantly.

Related terms

Student Information System (SIS) Integration

SIS integration synchronises learners, courses, enrolments, and grades between the LMS and the institution's student information system (the system of record for admissions, transcripts, and accreditation reporting).

Learning Management System (LMS)

A learning management system (LMS) is software that delivers, tracks, and reports on learning activities — courses, assessments, certificates, and learner progress — for a defined audience such as a university, training institute, or enterprise.

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