Enabling an Identity Provider Connection

Enable an Identity Provider (IdP) in SOTI MobiControl for use with user authentication and device enrollment.

Before you begin

  • Log in as a SOTI MobiControl user with the Manage Directory Services and Manage Console Authentication permissions enabled.
  • You must Add an Identity Provider Connection in SOTI MobiControl before a connection is available for use.

About this task

You can use an IdP connection for device enrollment or authentication for the SOTI MobiControl console.

Procedure

  1. From the SOTI MobiControl main menu, Select Global Settings.
    Selecting Global Settings
  2. From the Settings tree on the left, select Console Settings > Authentication Options to display the Authentication Options page.
    Selecting Console Settings > Authentication Options to display the Authentication Options page
  3. Under Authentication Type, select Identity Providers.
    Selecting Identity Providers
  4. Select the option button by the required IdP on the Identity Providers list.
    Selecting the option button for the required IdP
    Note: You may set validity periods on both the Access Token and Refresh Token to change at which intervals SOTI MobiControl reaches out to the IdP to revalidate.
  5. Select Save.

Results

Your IdP connection is now configured for SOTI MobiControl console access and device enrollment when paired with an LDAP configuration.

What to do next

Verify if users are able to log in to the SOTI MobiControl web console through the IdP. For more information on authenticating users for device enrollment, see Enrolling Devices.