Authentication is the mechanism which determines whether a user has valid access to the system.
Supported Authentication Mechanisms
| Mechanism | Description |
|---|---|
| Forms based login | The native Clio Operate authentication service with configurable security policies. |
| Active Directory / Azure Active Directory | Enables the product to offer single sign on for your organisation or other linked organisations |
| Open ID / Social Login (twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn) | Enables the application to authenticate using external providers |
The authentication mechanisms can be varied across a single instance, enabling internal users to log in via their O365 account and external users to use forms-based logins.