What is Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Single sign-on is a secure way to access an account using credentials you already have for another account. For example, you might already use Google Workspace through your employer for applications like email and calendar. If your ButterflyMX account uses that same email address, you could use Google SSO to sign in to ButterflyMX instead of entering your ButterflyMX-specific email address and password.

Why would someone use SSO to sign in?

Many people choose to use SSO because it's convenient. If they already have a personal Microsoft or Google account, and that email address matches their ButterflyMX account, they won't need to remember another password.

Employers often use SSO to securely manage employees' access to many different web sites and services. If the employer needs to make changes to someone's access, it's much more efficient to do so if that person uses SSO because control of their credentials is centralized.

How do I use SSO with ButterflyMX?

On the ButterflyMX sign-in screen, click the button for your single sign-on provider (Microsoft or Google). Then use the provider's sign-in flow to enter the user and password associated with your SSO account. The email address must match your existing ButterflyMX account.

Can I still use SSO if it's not required for me?

Yes, if you already have an account with a supported SSO provider (Google or Microsoft), and that account uses the same email address on file for your ButterflyMX account, you can choose to use SSO anytime you reach the ButterflyMX sign-in screen.

As a property manager, can I require my staff to use SSO?

Yes, you can require all email addresses from your specific email domain (the part of the address after the @ sign) to use SSO at the ButterflyMX sign-in screen. Contact support@butterflymx.com to get started.