Single Sign-On

Virgo supports Single Sign-On (SSO) using SAML 2.0. Virgo holds the role of Service Provider and has been used with Identity Providers including ADFS, Azure AD, Google, and Okta, among others.

SSO can be used for the main Virgo application and/or the Virgo Employee Portal application. These are separate services with different audiences in mind; each one requires a separate SSO configuration.

NOTE: Our Professional Services team can assist you with SSO configuration. If you need assistance, please contact Support.

Terminology

The table below describes SSO and Virgo terminology.

Feature Description

Identity Provider (IdP)

The system that produces SAML assertions and authenticates users. The IdP is provided by the customer.

Service Provider (SP)

The system that receives and accepts SAML assertions. This is Virgo or the Virgo Employee Portal.

Virgo

The primary Virgo interface for named users who add and edit data. Users are typically limited to a small group who need to manage the data or access legal research.

Virgo Employee Portal (Employee Portal)

  • The read-only Virgo interface used by most employees in an organization. Typically, all users need access, but these users do not need their own Virgo user login.