Overview
VBO Tickets supports Single
Sign-On (SSO) for
both:
- Ticket Purchasers (via the plugin)
- Event Managers (admin users managing
events)
SSO eliminates the need for users to
maintain separate login credentials, offering
a smoother, more secure authentication
experience.
Step 1: Access the SSO Setup
- Go to SET UP > ADD‑ONS > SINGLE SIGN‑ON
- Download the appropriate metadata files for your IdP (plugin and/or event manager)
- Upload the metadata file in your IdP platform
Note: If you plan to use
both SSO types, set each one up
separately
Step 2: Add and Configure SSO
- Click ADD SSO
- Select the appropriate SSO Type
- Fill in the required fields
- Redirect URL: From your IdP
- XML Assertion Attributes: Your IdP
must return these attributes in
the SAML response
- (Optional) Plugin Only
- Signin Label: Text
display for signin button in
the plugin
- Tag Field Attribute Name: Used to
unlock tag-specific ticket types
(Student, Faculty, etc)
- If you IdP uses encrypted assertions,
check the ENCRYPTED box
- Check ACTIVE, then click SAVE SSO
Step 3: Test Your SSO Connection
- Click the gear icon on the
setup
you'd
like to test
- Log in with valid credentials
- Review the returned XML attributes and
account data to confirm the setup is
working as expected
Step 4: Set Up Event Manager Users for SSO
Before an administrative user can
sign in with SSO, they must be added to your
VBO account
- Go to: SETUP > MORE >
USERS
- Click ADD USER
- Enter user information and select the user
type
- Check FORCE USER TO LOGIN VIA
SSO
- Enter the login username that matches the IDP credential (typically their email address or institutional username)
Event Manager Login URL
Your login URL for the VBO platform
can be found under EVENTS > OPEN EVENTS
> IMPORTANT LINKS. Use this link
to direct your administrative users to log in
to VBO.
