--- title: Set up Shibboleth Single Sign-On (SSO) description: Configure and test your Shibboleth SSO integration with Perlego. Follow the steps provided to set up attribute release in Shibboleth and ensure successful login to Perlego using Shibboleth credentials. --- [Skip to content](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/set-up-shibboleth-single-sign-on-sso#main-content) [Contact Us](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![Logo square format-1](https://organisations.perlego.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20square%20format-1.png?width=192&height=50&name=Logo%20square%20format-1.png)](https://www.perlego.com) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact Us](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to Perlego](https://www.perlego.com/) [Go to Perlego](https://www.perlego.com/) How can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Organisation Help Centre](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre?hsLang=en) 2. [Integrations](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/integrations?hsLang=en) 3. [Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/integrations?hsLang=en#single-sign-on-sso) # Set up Shibboleth Single Sign-On (SSO) ## This guide provides all you need to know about configuring and testing your Shibboleth single sign-on (SSO) integration with Perlego. **Included**: Enhanced, Ultimate **Add-on required:** Essentials Read more about [plans](https://26048107.hs-sites-eu1.com/knowledge-base/explore-perlegos-subscription-plans?hsLang=en) and [add-ons.](https://26048107.hs-sites-eu1.com/knowledge-base/unlock-additional-features-and-services-with-perlego-add-ons?hsLang=en) ### Table of contents 1. [Configuration](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/set-up-shibboleth-single-sign-on-sso#configuration) 1. [Share your entity ID](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/set-up-shibboleth-single-sign-on-sso#share-your-entity-id) 2. [Attribute release](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/set-up-shibboleth-single-sign-on-sso#attribute-release) 2. [Testing](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/set-up-shibboleth-single-sign-on-sso#testing) ### Configuration > Before you start the configuration make sure: > > - Your organisation is on the Enhanced or Ultimate [plan](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/explore-perlegos-subscription-plans?hsLang=en) OR you have purchased the SSO integration as an [add-on](https://organisations.perlego.com/support/help-centre/purchase-add-ons-for-your-organisation?hsLang=en). > - You have **Shibboleth admin rights.** > - You have a **Shibboleth account** you can test with (this might be the same email address as your admin account). > > - A **Perlego [access link](https://26048107.hs-sites-eu1.com/knowledge-base/create-and-manage-access-links?hsLang=en)** to test with. You’ll either need the [**Admin Access Link**](https://26048107.hs-sites-eu1.com/knowledge-base/set-up-your-admin-account?hsLang=en) we’ve shared with you or an access link you’ve created in the **[Subscription Manager](https://26048107.hs-sites-eu1.com/knowledge-base/access-the-subscription-manager?hsLang=en).** #### Share your entity ID You’ll need to tell us your [**Shibboleth IdP Entity ID**](https://www.ukfederation.org.uk/content/Documents/EntityIDPolicy). It should look similar to this: `https://test-idp.ukfederation.org.uk/idp/shibboleth`. Send us your `Entity ID` by completing the [Single Sign-On set up form](https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1ntrBRgXGT5mR18uqd5RiAQfiauj). If you need them, **Perlego’s Entity ID** and **metadata details** are available from [**eduGain**](https://met.refeds.org/met/entity/https%253A%252F%252Fsp.perlego.com%252Fentity/). #### Attribute release We’ll let you know when SSO has been added to your account. The next step will be to release the r**equired attributes**. You must release the following attributes in the metadata: | **Attribute** | **Documentation** | **Perlego account field** | | --- | --- | --- | | One of the following: \-`givenName` \-`urn:mace:dir:attributedef:givenName` \-`urn:oid:2.5.4.42` | [https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-givenName](https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-givenName) | First name | | One of the following: \-`sn` \-`urn:mace:dir:attribute-def:sn` \-`urn:oid:2.5.4.4` | [https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-sn](https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-sn) | Last name | | One of the following: \-`email` \-`urn:mace:dir:attribute-def:mail` \-`urn:oid:0.9.2342.19200300.100.1.3` | [https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-mail](https://wiki.refeds.org/display/STAN/eduPerson+2020-01#eduPerson202001-mail) | Email | ### Testing Once you have released the attributes you are ready to test your SSO login. You’ll need an access link for your account. - Open the **access link** and accept the `terms and conditions`. - Click **`Create your account`**. - You’ll be re-directed to your **Shibboleth** **authentication** page. - Enter the **Shibboleth credentials** for your test account. - Once entered you’ll be logged in to **Perlego**. 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