Configure Google Workspace SSO with Engagedly

Table of contents

1. Introduction
2. Configure SAML SSO in Engagedly
3. Create the Google SAML app
4. Add IdP details to Engagedly
5. Grant user access

1. Introduction

Google Workspace SSO allows employees sign in to Engagedly using their Google credentials. This setup improves security, reduces password management, and simplifies access.

This integration helps admins centralize authentication, enable secure single sign-on, automatically manage user access, reduce login issues, and support requests.

For more information about SSO integrations, refer to the Overview of integrations.

2. Configure SAML SSO in Engagedly

Navigate to Settings  > Integrations in Engagedly.

1. In the "SSO" field, click SAML Single Sign On.
2. Click ADD at the top right.
3. Enter the identifier name as required, and click SAVE.

Engagedly generates the ACS URL and Entity ID.

3. Create the Google SAML app

1. Log in to admin.google.com (Google Admin console).
2. From the left navigation menu, go to Apps > Google Workspace > Web and mobile apps.
3. Open the Add app drop-down and select Add custom SAMP app.

     4.  Enter the app name and click CONTINUE.

Google generates Identity Provider (IdP) details.

     5.  Click CONTINUE.

     6.  On the “Service provider details” page:

• Paste the ACS URL from Engagedly.
• Paste the Entity ID from Engagedly.
• Select the Name ID format.

     7.  Click CONTINUE.

4. Add IdP details to Engagedly

1. Open the created app in the Web and mobile apps.
2. Click DOWNLOAD METADATA.
3. Copy and paste the following:

     4.  (Optional) Click Test Connection to verify the setup.

     5.  Use the toggle to activate authentication using SAML.

     6.  Click SAVE.

5. Grant user access

Control who can use the application. You can give access to specific users, all users, or groups.

Users can now sign in to Engagedly using their Google Workspace credentials.