What Is Single Sign-On (SSO) in SimCapture?
Streamline authentication across platforms with SSO
Written by Jeri Ellis
Updated at May 11th, 2026
Table of Contents
- SimCapture Cloud Release Notes
- SimCapture Cloud Administrator and Faculty Help
- SimCapture Cloud Learner Help
- SimCapture On-Premise Help
- SimCapture for Skills Help
- SimCapture Mobile Camera App
- SimCapture Companion Apps Help
- SimCapture Integrations Help
- Samaritan AI Help
- SimCapture Cloud Use Cases
- Hardware and Network Technical Information Help
- Glossary
Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to access SimCapture using their institutional credentials, reducing password fatigue and simplifying account management for administrators. This article explains where SSO is supported in SimCapture and how to enable it for your organization.
Things to Know Before You Begin
- SSO is available only if it has been enabled for your organization.
- Users authenticate using their existing institutional login (for example, their email or computer credentials).
- Once enabled, SSO links the institutional login directly to the user’s SimCapture account.
Where Is SSO Supported in SimCapture?
SSO is supported in the following SimCapture areas:
| Feature | SSO Supported |
|---|---|
| Main Login Page | ✅ |
| Exam System – Student Station | ✅ |
| Center Sign‑In | ✅ |
| SimCapture for Skills | ✅ |
Setting Up SSO
To enable SSO for your organization, coordination with SimCapture Support is required.
What You Need to Provide
- Contact simcapturesupport@laerdal.com.
- Documentation required to register SimCapture as a Service Provider (SP).
- Metadata from your Identity Provider (IdP).
What SimCapture Does
- Reviews and validates your SSO configuration.
- Registers SimCapture with your IdP.
- Provides a metadata file to complete the setup on your side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SimCapture support SAML?
Yes. SimCapture’s SSO implementation supports SAML.
Can users log in using both SSO and a local password?
No. If a user is configured for SSO, they must use the SSO Sign‑in option and cannot log in with a local password.
Can users sign in via the Center Sign‑In kiosk using SSO?
Yes. If the Create Users SSO setting is enabled, users will be created automatically and signed in when they authenticate via SSO.