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Configure Single Sign-On Settings for Pearson Digital Learning Platforms

Using the Single Sign-On Setup for Pearson Digital Learning Platforms page, you can configure the settings needed for establishing a successful SSO connection between PowerSchool and Pearson Digital Learning Platforms making the transition between PowerSchool and Pearson Digital Learning Platforms seamless.

Note: In addition to configuring single-sign-on settings for PowerSchool, verify that your Pearson Digital Learning Platforms server is also configured for SSO. If it is not, a successful SSO connection between PowerSchool and Pearson Digital Learning Platforms cannot be established. For assistance, contact Pearson Digital Learning Platforms Client Solutions Center.

Configure Identity Provider Settings

Use this section to set up the SSO connection from PowerSchool to Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

  1. On the start page, choose System under Setup in the main menu. 
  2. Under Server, click System Settings
  3. Click Plugin Management Configuration
  4. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms
  5. Click Single Sign-On Service
  6. Use the following table to enter information in the PowerSchool Identity Provider Settings fields:

    Note: All fields are required.

    Field

    Description

    Name

    The PowerSchool identity provider's name. The default is set to PowerSchool IDP.

    Entity ID

    The PowerSchool server's public URL.

    The value is automatically populated using the values entered on the Global Server Settings page (System > System Settings > Global Server Settings > PowerSchool Configuration - External Access fields).

    Verify this is the correct value and update if necessary.

    Single Sign-On Certificate

    Choose the certificate the PowerSchool IDP will use for single sign-on authentications.

  7. Do one of the following:

Configure Service Provider Settings

Use this section to configure PowerSchool to accept SSO requests from Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

  1. On the start page, choose System under Setup in the main menu. 
  2. Under Server, click System Settings.
  3. Click Plugin Management Configuration
  4. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms
  5. Click Single Sign-On Service
  6. Use the following table to enter information in the Pearson Digital Learning Platforms Service Provider Settings fields:

    Note: All fields are required.

    Field

    Description

    Name

    The Pearson Digital Learning Platforms service provider's name.

    Note: Do not change this value.

    Base URL

    Enter the Pearson Digital Learning Platforms service provider's base URL.

    Metadata URL

    Enter the Pearson Digital Learning Platforms service provider's metadata URL.

    Pearson Digital Learning Platforms Host Server and Port

    Enter the Pearson Digital Learning Platforms service provider's host server and port.

  7. Click Save
  8. To continue, see Configure School Access Settings.

View PowerSchool User Identifying Elements for Single Sign-On

Use this section to view the SAML SSO Attributes used for establishing successful SSO connection between PowerSchool and Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

  1. On the start page, choose System under Setup in the main menu. 
  2. Under Server, click System Settings.
  3. Click Plugin Management Configuration
  4. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms
  5. Click Single Sign-On Service
  6. Use the following table to view information in the PowerSchool User Identifying Elements for Single Sign-On section:

    Field

    Description

    Number

    The sequential number of the PowerSchool user-identifying element.

    Name

    The name of the PowerSchool user-identifying element, such as authenticationId.

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