SSO for Osticket
Overview
Akku, developed by CloudNow Technologies, is a robust Identity & Access Management (IAM) solution designed to streamline user provisioning, access management, and activity monitoring throughout the user lifecycle. It offers administrators the tools to efficiently manage user privileges and ensure data security in cloud environments. With Akku, organizations can confidently embrace cloud technology while maintaining compliance with standards and regulations. Its comprehensive features enable seamless onboarding, secure authentication, a single point-of-access to all applications, enforcement of access policies, and monitoring of user activity to detect and respond to security threats effectively while enhancing the user experience significantly. By prioritizing data security, privacy, and compliance, Akku provides users with peace of mind while improving overall productivity. With its flexible and scalable architecture, Akku is well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations in managing their identity and access requirements.
Introduction
osTicket SAML SSO with Akku provides a secure and reliable method for authenticating users. To set it up, you'll need an osTicket account, an Akku account, and the enabled SAML SSO Integration feature. First, configure your Akku instance by adding the osTicket SAML SSO app and specifying the required fields. Then, grant Akku permission to access your osTicket domain. Next, set up the SAML request and authentication URL in your Akku instance. Finally, test your integration to ensure seamless authentication for your users.
Configure Akku and OsTicket for SSO
The steps listed below provide instructions on adding the OsTicket application from the QuickLaunch App Store and configuring OIDC SSO for the added application.
Login to Akku
Login into Akku using the tenant url using username and password.

Setup OIDC in Akku
Navigate to App Management and search for OsTicket in the Available Apps. Click Setup/Configure SSO and choose ‘OIDC’.

Provide Akku Details
Provide necessary fields for the OsTicket client in Akku. Provide the required information, such as the home URL, and the redirect URL.

Login to OsTicket
Log in to the OsTicket admin console.

Navigate to Admin Panel
Navigate to the Admin Panel tab after login.


Install OIDC Plugin
- Go to the manage tab and navigate to Plugins.

- Click on Add new plugin and install the OIDC plugin.

Configure OIDC Instance
- After installing the plugin and Add the instance for Akku IDP.

- Navigate to the instance tab and configure OIDC implementation for Akku IDP with the client ID and Client secret that we fetched in step 4.

Conclusion
In conclusion, this guide provides a step-by-step process for integrating osTicket with Akku using SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO). The setup ensures secure and streamlined authentication between the two platforms, enhancing both user experience and security. By following the detailed steps, administrators can configure osTicket for SSO, upload metadata files, map user attributes, and test the integration for a seamless implementation. Akku’s IAM capabilities enhance data protection, simplify user access management, and ensure compliance with security standards, making it an ideal solution for organizations using osTicket.