Single Sign-On (SSO) for Marketplace Access

When you shop on our marketplace through your company's purchasing system, you benefit from a feature called Single Sign-On (SSO). This makes logging in secure and effortless. Here's a breakdown focused on how your familiar company login simplifies the process:

1. What is Single Sign-On (SSO) in this Context?

• SSO is the technology that lets you use your single, main company username and password to securely access multiple different work-related applications and websites, including our marketplace.
• Think of it as a master key for approved work tools – you authenticate once, and the system recognizes you across different platforms.

2. How SSO Makes Your Shopping Experience Smoother:

When you access our marketplace from your company's purchasing system (a process sometimes called "Punchout"):

• Automatic & Secure Connection: As you transition from your purchasing system to our marketplace, our systems recognize that your company uses SSO.
• Familiar Login: If you're not already signed into your company's network, you'll simply be prompted to log in using the exact same company username and password you use every day for email or other work applications.
• No Separate Passwords Needed: You do not need to create or remember a different username or password specifically for our marketplace. Your standard company login is all you need.
• Instant Access: Once authenticated via SSO, you are immediately logged into our marketplace and can start browsing and selecting items without any extra login steps.

3. Key Benefits of Using SSO for Marketplace Access:

• Convenience: The biggest advantage is simplicity. You use the login credentials you already know – no need to manage another password.
• Speed: Get straight into the marketplace without the delay of separate registration or login pages.
• Enhanced Security: SSO relies on your company's established, secure authentication methods, reducing risks associated with multiple passwords.
• Seamless Integration: It makes the transition from your purchasing system to our marketplace feel like a single, unified experience.

In Simple Terms:

SSO is the feature that connects your standard company login to our marketplace. When you shop with us through your company's purchasing system, SSO securely and automatically logs you in using the credentials you already use for work, making the experience fast, easy, and secure.