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Single Sign-On (SSO) using AWS Cognito and Azure AD

Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions allow users to enter credentials once and access many systems simultaneously. IT administrators can use a local SSO server or a third-party service to manage authentication, allowing for centralized access management. SSO solutions strengthen managerial abilities and are highly advantageous to fast-developing firms.

In this article, you’ll learn how to implement Single Sign-On on your application using AWS Cognito and AzureAD.

What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Single Sign-On (SSO) is a system that replaces several login windows for various applications with a single one. With SSO, users may access all their SaaS services by entering their login information once on a single page (username, password, etc.). Enterprises, smaller organizations, and individuals may all utilize SSO to make managing a variety of identities and passwords easier.

Like every other thing in life, utilizing a Single Sign-on authentication method has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the great things about SSO is that it allows users to remember and manage fewer usernames and passwords across several apps. On the other hand, the issue with SSO is that if users forget their credentials and cannot retrieve them, they are locked out…