What is Single Sign-On?

Single Sign-On (SSO) allows users to log in just once to access multiple protected websites and resources. Shibboleth is the open-source software that CSU uses for single sign-on to authenticate and authorize individual access of protected online resources. CSU resources that are SSO protected include Canvas, RAMweb, TimeClock Plus, Kuali, and more.

Applicable to:

• CSU System, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Spur
• Faculty, Staff, Students, Affiliates

Single Sign-On in the CSU System

An example of what you’ll see when accessing an SSO protected page is shown below:

Log in screen for CSU Systems, showing the NetID and password fields

Logging In

1. When you attempt to access a protected resource, and have not yet logged in, you will be forwarded to the single sign-on page for login. 
   • The URL of the login page should begin with “https://shibidp.colostate.edu/”.
   • Do not bookmark this login page URL. It has no information about the destination page and will not work again.

2. Log in with your CSU credentials

   • Students, faculty, staff, and associates log in with their NetID and password.

   • If you are unsure if your password was typed correctly, click the eye icon next to the password box to see the password you typed.

   • CSU Fort Collins community library patrons log in with their 9-character Community ID: review the CSU Libraries: Community Patrons, Alumni & Guests page.

3. If you only want to log in to that one application, uncheck Remember me. 

   • Leaving the box checked may allow you to log in to other CSU applications without having to re-enter your NetID and password.

   • Your browser must be set to accept all cookies in order for you to log in.

4. Click Login.

Logging Out

Your CSU single sign-on session remains active after logging out from a service until you completely exit your web browser or you may be automatically logged out if your session times out after a few hours. 

• Close all windows and tabs in your browser to end your session completely. 

Additional Resources

General Support

• IT Help Desk

Password Help

• How Do I Recover My NetID Password
  

System Administrators and Web Developers

• CSU Single Sign-On and Shibboleth Service Provider Resources
• Request Service and Support: Single Sign-On Configuration
• For more questions, email iamhelp@colostate.edu.