The authentication method you choose to use for Jamf Pro has a significant impact on the functionality it can provide. While traditional authentication methods like user accounts and SAML-based SSO provide a solution for basic access to Jamf Pro, they lack the secure context required for additional platform services, such as blueprints and compliance benchmarks.
OIDC-based authentication through Jamf Account delivers a comprehensive solution that enables access to core features and modern platform services while maintaining appropriate tenant isolation.
The following diagram details what happens when users attempt to access platform services in various scenarios, demonstrating why the functionality is only available when the user logs in with their Jamf ID or with SSO via Jamf Account: