Single Sign-On (SSO) with Google

Enable Live App users to log in with their Google account. This secure authentication method allows users to access your app seamlessly using their existing Google credentials.

Set up instructions for Google Console

Enable Google SSO for Protected Pages in Knack

Google SSO

A Google Project must first be created on the Google Developers Console. Once added, click on the Credentials tab, the "Create Credentials" link, and choose "OAuth Client ID":

Complete the highlighted sections as detailed in the images below, then click "Create":

Enter the information specific to your account in the fields as shown below:

In the Authorized JavaScript origins field, enter:

https://apps.knack.com

Enter your account and app slug in the Authorized redirect URI:

https://apps.knack.com/accountslug/appslug

Example: https://apps.knack.com/ziggy/legalapp

A Client ID and Client secret will be generated. Save your changes.

Enable Google SSO for Protected Pages in Knack

1. Open Page Settings for any protected page
2. Go to the Access tab
3. Click "Add Google SSO"
4. Enter the credentials generated from the Google Console:
   • Paste the Client ID
   • Paste the Client Secret
   • Optional: Add domain restriction
     • This restricts Google SSO access, only allowing users within the specified domain to log in, and preventing users from other domains from logging in.
5. Check "Enable Google SSO"
6. Save changes

Once enabled:

• Users can sign in with Google credentials
• Google SSO can be activated on other protected pages
• Sign-up and login options automatically update in the Live App