Google Login Methods for Your SendSafely Portal

SendSafely supports two distinct methods of Google Login. This article is for organizations who use Google for Login; it will detail how to enable–and enforce–both options, as well as help you choose which option is right for you. 

Please note that while enabling and enforcing your preferred login method is essential to account security, so is enabling and enforcing Two-Factor Authentication. You should prioritize both initiatives when setting up your SendSafely portal.

Google SAML SSO

Organizations that have set up Google as an IdP can set up Single Sign-On using the SAML2 authentication standard by following the instructions in this article under “Other SAML Providers.”

Once you’ve set up Google SAML SSO, you should enforce it by following the instructions in the same article under “Enforcing Sign-on using SAML SSO.”

With Google SAML SSO enabled, the following option will appear on the login page of your SendSafely portal:

With Google SAML SSO enforced, that option will be the only one to appear on the login page of your SendSafely portal.

Login using your Google account

Organizations that use Google Workspace, but have not set up Google as an IdP, can still enable their users to log into their SendSafely portal via Google. This authentication method is popular for smaller organizations who have not set up a SAML IdP. Under the hood, this authentication method uses the OAuth 2.0 protocol.

Once you’ve set up Login using your Google account, you should enforce it by having an administrator of your SendSafely portal send a secure message to [e-mail] requesting that it be enforced.

With Login using your Google account enabled, the following option will appear on the login page of your SendSafely portal:

With Login using your Google account enforced, that option will be the only one to appear on the login page of your SendSafely portal.