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# [Understanding Single Sign-On (SSO), Architecture for SSO and Identity Provider](https://mdnadeem-ssodoc.hashnode.dev/understanding-single-sign-on-sso-architecture-for-sso-and-identity-provider?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What Exactly is SSO? At its core, Single Sign-On (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to log in to multiple applications or websites using just one set of login credentials. So, instead of needing different usernames and passwords for ...

May 19, 2025 · 7 min read · mdnadeem-ssodoc.hashnode.dev  
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