AWS IAM Identity Center (AWS Single Sign-On)
Securely create or connect your workforce identities and manage their access centrally across AWS accounts and applications.
Overview
AWS IAM Identity Center (successor to AWS Single Sign-On) helps you securely create or connect your workforce identities and manage their access centrally across AWS accounts and applications. You can create and manage user identities in IAM Identity Center's identity store, or easily connect to your existing identity source, including Microsoft Active Directory, Okta, Ping Identity, JumpCloud, and Microsoft Entra ID.
✨ Key Features
- Single sign-on (SSO) to AWS accounts and business applications.
- Centralized permission management across multiple accounts.
- Integration with existing identity providers (e.g., Active Directory, Okta, Azure AD).
- Attribute-based access control (ABAC).
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) enforcement.
🎯 Key Differentiators
- No additional cost
- Deep integration with AWS Organizations for multi-account access
- Simplified permission management using 'permission sets'
Unique Value: Provides a free, centralized way to manage human access across multiple AWS accounts and cloud applications, simplifying administration and improving user experience.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using an existing Active Directory to grant role-based access to AWS accounts
- Providing a unified user portal for accessing both AWS and third-party SaaS applications
- Scaling access management across a large AWS Organization
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing customer identities for a consumer-facing application (better suited for Amazon Cognito)
🏆 Alternatives
While third-party IdPs offer broader application support, IAM Identity Center provides a more streamlined, cost-effective, and deeply integrated solution for managing access specifically to the AWS ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: IAM Identity Center is offered at no additional charge.
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