If you manage more than a handful of domains, or if you work with a team where different people handle billing, technical updates, and legal matters, you know the credential chaos is real. Between login portals, user roles, and mandatory security policies, juggling passwords can be a massive headache (and a huge security risk.)
But don’t worry, the rollout of Single Sign-On (SSO) at 101domain is here.
SSO: The Skeleton Key
So, what exactly is Single Sign-On?
Think of your current login process as having a massive ring of keys: one for your domain portal, one for your email, one for your CRM, and so on. If you lose one key, you’re locked out. If one key is copied, a thief can access that one account.
Single Sign-On simplifies all of that. It is an authentication method that allows you to log in once with a single set of credentials via a trusted identity provider (IdP).
Instead of managing dozens of individual passwords, you manage just one highly secure password at your central identity system. Once your identity system verifies you, you simply click “Log in with [Provider]” and 101domain grants you access using those credentials.
We integrate the tools you already use
We know that adopting a new security protocol can feel daunting if it requires changing your workflow. That is why we designed our SSO integration to work with the platforms your business likely uses every day. 101domain currently supports Google, Microsoft, Okta, and OneLogin. By partnering with these four major providers, we ensure that setting up SSO is not just secure but also incredibly easy for your IT team.
1. SSO helps you win back your time and focus
The first, and most immediate, benefit you’ll feel is the massive boost to productivity, especially for teams:
- No More Password Fatigue: You and your team are no longer forced to remember unique, complex passwords for every single service. This is the death of sticky notes and “password123!” variations.
- Less IT Frustration: Studies show a huge percentage of IT help desk calls are just for password resets. Single Sign-On significantly reduces this burden, freeing up your technical teams to focus on strategic work instead of credential chaos.
- Streamlined Access: A project manager who needs to check on domain status, the finance team who needs to pay renewals, and the legal team who needs ownership details can all access the portfolio with one click, securely and instantly.
2. SSO makes your domain portfolio more secure
While convenience is great, the most critical benefit of SSO is the huge lift in security. In the domain industry, unauthorized access can lead to catastrophic consequences like domain theft or hijacking. SSO reduces that risk:
- Reduced Attack Surface: Attackers target passwords. By reducing your exposure from dozens of passwords down to one single, central password, you significantly reduce the overall attack surface.
- Stronger Passwords: When you only have one password to remember, you can (and should) make it incredibly long and complex. SSO encourages this best practice.
- Enforced Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): With SSO, you can centralize your strongest security measure. You only need to verify your identity with MFA once at your identity provider (via a phone app code or security key) to gain access to 101domain. This makes the process quick and painless for users while maintaining industry-leading security.
3. SSO streamlines team and asset management
For corporate clients with large domain portfolios, SSO transforms how you manage user access:
- Centralized Access Control: Manage your team’s access from one place. If a user leaves your organization or changes roles, disabling their account in your central identity system (like Okta or Google) ensures they can no longer log in to 101domain via SSO. There is no need to panic about a departed employee maintaining access to critical domain assets.
- Centralized Audit Trails: User logins and access attempts are logged and tracked by your central identity provider. This provides a clear, reliable audit trail that is essential for compliance and security monitoring.
The smart, secure way to manage your digital assets
The rollout of Single Sign-On at 101domain is more than just a convenience feature; it is an essential security upgrade that aligns your domain management with modern enterprise standards. It gives your team their time back, drastically reduces security risk, and simplifies the control of your most valuable digital assets.
Ready to experience the difference of true centralized security? Log in to your 101domain account and go to your Account Settings to get started. It’s quick and easy!
Need help setting it up? We’ve put together a comprehensive Single Sign-On Knowledge Base featuring step-by-step configuration guides for each provider to help your IT team get started in minutes.
If you have questions or need assistance, our team is here to help.