Authentication tab

Microsoft Entra ID is a centralized identity provider. Microsoft Entra ID enables you to use multifactor authentication, as well as Single Sign-On (SSO).

JSON web-based token authorization (JWT) allows the user to access routes, services, and resources that are permitted with that token. This authorization is required if you want to enable your API with Authentication.

Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), is a well-supported standard-based mechanism for interacting with directory servers. You can use it for authentication processes.

OAuth 2.0 is the industry-standard protocol for authorization. OAuth 2.0 focuses on client developer simplicity and provides specific authorization flows for web applications, desktop applications, mobile phones.

The OpenID connect authentication is an authentication method implemented into the Neptune DXP platform. It is the factory standard for handling authentication and covers everything from web applications to native applications.

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) provides a secure method of passing user authentication and authorization between identity provider and service providers.

The Neptune DXP - SAP Edition authentication provides a one to one connection between the Neptune DXP - Open Edition system and the Neptune DXP - SAP Edition, and thus the SAP system when it is running. This provides the ability for end users to log into the Neptune DXP - Open Edition using their SAP credentials. When successful, a paired user is created within the Neptune DXP - Open Edition.