Whether you are expanding your Jamf platform solution or preparing to take advantage of new features that rely on OIDC-based SSO through Jamf Account, it is important to understand the available options for Jamf platform authentication. The ideal authentication strategy for your organization should maintain security and scalability for administrators and end users across your entire Jamf platform solution.
This technical guide provides visual breakdowns for both SAML-based and OIDC-based authentication methods, as well as various logout scenarios. These diagrams serve to demonstrate how various integrations work and highlight the differences in the functionality they make possible.
SAML authentication process flows with Jamf Pro
Domain verification requirements and application registration processes
OIDC implementation through the Jamf identity broker service
The differences between various logout scenarios
Critical implementation considerations and best practices
This guide assumes basic familiarity with identity management concepts and focuses on technical details rather than workflow guidance. For basic information and setup instructions, see OIDC-Based Single Sign-On (SSO) with Jamf Account in the Jamf Account Documentation.