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.

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. Navigate to the Plugin Configuration page.
2. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms. 
3. Click Single Sign-On Service. 

4. Use the following table to enter information in the PowerSchool Identity Provider Settings fields:

   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.

5. Do one of the following:
   • To continue, refer to the the table in the Configure Service Provider Settings section.
   • Click Save. 

Configure Service Provider Settings

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

1. Navigate to the Plugin Configuration page.
2. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms. 
3. Click Single Sign-On Service. 

4. Use the following table to enter information in the Pearson Digital Learning Platforms Service Provider Settings fields:

   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.

5. Click Save. 
6. To continue, refer to Configure School Access for Pearson Digital Learning Platforms.

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. Navigate to the Plugin Configuration page.
2. Click Pearson Digital Learning Platforms. 
3. Click Single Sign-On Service. 

4. 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.