---
title: "Setting up Okta SSO in Talkspirit"
description: "Talkspirit supports Okta as a SAML single sign-on provider. An administrator connects Okta under Administration, then members sign in with their Okta credentials."
category: administration-security
section: authentication-and-sso
tags: [admin]
type: Tutorial
lastUpdated: 2026-08-10
locale: en
canonical: https://support.talkspirit.com/en/administration-security/set-up-okta-sso
---

# Setting up Okta SSO in Talkspirit


Talkspirit supports Okta as a SAML single sign-on (SSO) identity provider. An administrator enables the **SAML** provider under **Administration → Authentication**, selects **Okta**, and enters the connection details from the Okta application. Members then sign in to Talkspirit with their Okta credentials. SAML SSO is included with specific plans.

## Prerequisites

- You are an administrator.
- Your plan includes SAML SSO. When it does not, the **SAML** provider shows a **Locked** badge with a contact-sales option instead of the configuration fields.
- You have created a SAML 2.0 application in your Okta admin console.

## How do I open the SSO settings?

1. Go to **Administration → Authentication**.
2. Open the **SSO Providers** tab.
3. Turn on the **SAML** provider with its switch. The configuration fields expand below the card.

![SAML provider card expanded on the SSO Providers tab, showing the Identity provider selector set to Okta and the connection fields (Entity ID, SSO Endpoint URL, SLO Endpoint URL, X.509 Certificate, login button label)](/images/administration-security/set-up-okta-sso/saml-card-expanded.png)

## How do I connect Okta?

In your Okta application, copy the **Issuer**, the **SSO URL** and the signing certificate. Then, in the expanded **SAML** card:

1. Select **Okta** from the **Identity provider** list.
2. Enter the **Entity ID (Issuer URL)**, the **SSO Endpoint URL** and the **X.509 Certificate (PEM)** from Okta. Add the **SLO Endpoint URL** if Okta provides one.
3. Click **Save SAML configuration**.

> **Tip:** Select **Import IdP metadata** to fill the endpoints and certificate automatically from Okta's metadata document, so the certificate is never retyped by hand.

Okta needs Talkspirit's own service-provider details in return: open the **SAML 2.0 Service Provider Metadata** link on the card and give that metadata to your Okta application.

## Is Okta SSO available on all plans?

SAML SSO, including Okta, depends on your plan. When your plan includes it, the **SAML** provider is configurable as described above. When it does not, the provider is locked and shows a contact-sales option. Check your subscription or contact Talkspirit to confirm your entitlement.

## Next steps

- [Configuring SAML Authentication](/en/administration-security/saml-authentication)
- [Configuring Google Authentication](/en/administration-security/how-to-configure-google-authentication)
- [Automated user provisioning and de-provisioning (SCIM 2.0)](/en/administration-security/automated-user-provisioning-and-de-provisioning-scim-20)