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How to share publications via SSO in Flipsnack
Overview
Flipsnack's SSO sharing feature allows organizations to distribute publications exclusively to users within their established SSO systems. This method ensures that only authorized personnel can access sensitive content, enhancing security and simplifying the sharing process.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced Security: Only individuals authenticated through your organization's SSO can access the shared publications, providing total control over the audience.
- Streamlined Access: Readers can view the publication without needing a separate Flipsnack account, facilitating efficient sharing with large audiences without the administrative burden of creating individual accounts.
Requirements
Before utilizing SSO sharing, ensure the following:
- SAML SSO Configuration: Set up a SAML-based SSO integration with Flipsnack. Currently, Flipsnack supports integrations with Okta, Azure Active Directory, and Google Workspace. Detailed setup guides are available here:
- Feature Activation: SSO sharing is an add-on feature available for Enterprise or Custom pricing plans. Please contact our sales team to enable this feature for your account.
How to share publications via SSO in Flipsnack
1. Access the Sharing Options:
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- If you're in the Design Studio, click the Share now button.
- If you're on the Main Dashboard, select the desired publication and click Publish.
2. Configure Publication Settings:
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- Set a title and description for your publication.
- Under visibility options, select Private.
- Choose SSO only to restrict access exclusively to users within your SSO system.
- Click Publish to finalize.
3. Distribute the Publication Link:
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- After publishing, a unique link will be generated.
- Copy this link and share it with your intended audience through your preferred communication channels.
- Note: The link will only be accessible to individuals authenticated through your SSO system.
SSO for viewers statistics
Flipsnack provides comprehensive statistics to help you track how your audience interacts with your publications:
1. Access Publication Statistics:
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- Navigate to the Main Dashboard.
- Select the publication you're interested in and click on Stats.
2. Analyze Viewer Data:
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- On the statistics page, you can view an overall summary of engagement metrics, including impressions, views, average time spent, and downloads.
- To see individual viewer statistics, use the dropdown menu to select a specific viewer.
- Note: By default, Flipsnack displays the email addresses of viewers. If you prefer to keep this information confidential, you can adjust the display settings through your SSO provider.
3. Exporting Data:
- For a detailed analysis, you can download the statistics as a CSV file.
- This includes various reports such as timeline reports, page-level statistics, engagement metrics, device usage, sources, and geographical data.
For a detailed explanation of each statistic, please read the article about Flipsnack statistics.
Important Considerations
- SSO Configuration: Ensure your SSO integration with Flipsnack is correctly configured before sharing publications via SSO.
- Feature Availability: SSO sharing is a premium feature. Confirm that it has been activated for your account by contacting our sales team.
- Viewer Access: Remember that only users authenticated through your SSO system can access the shared publications.
By following these steps, your organization can securely and efficiently share publications with your intended audience, leveraging the robust capabilities of Flipsnack's SSO sharing feature.
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