Okta to 2Checkout cPanel – SSO Integration Setup Guide

This guide walks you through configuring Okta as an Identity Provider (IdP) for Single Sign-On (SSO) access to your 2Checkout cPanel using SAML 2.0.

Prerequisites

  • Admin access to your Okta organization

  • A 2Checkout representative contact to share configuration details with

Setup and configuration

1

Create a new app integration in Okta

  • Log in to your Okta Admin Console.

  • In the left-hand navigation menu, go to Applications → Applications.

  • Click Create App Integration.

2

Select the Sign-In method

In the Create a new app integration dialog, select SAML 2.0 as the sign-in method.

Click Next.

3

General settings

  • Enter a descriptive App name (e.g., 2Checkout cPanel SSO).

  • Optionally, upload an App logo.

  • Click Next.

4

Configure SAML settings

On the Configure SAML screen, fill in the following fields:

Field
Value

Name ID format

EmailAddress

Application username

Email

✅ Make sure the checkbox "Use this for Recipient URL and Destination URL" remains checked under the Single sign-on URL field.

Leave all other settings on this page at their default values.

Click Next, then complete the final Feedback step to finish creating the integration.

5

Retrieve and share the metadata URL

  • Once the app is created, navigate to the Sign On tab of your newly created application.

  • Under Metadata details, locate the Metadata URL.

  • Click Copy to copy the URL.

  • Send this Metadata URL to your 2Checkout representative so they can complete the IdP configuration on their end.

6

Assign a test user

Before rolling out SSO to all users, validate the integration with a single test account:

  • In the application, go to the Assignments tab.

  • Click Assign and select Assign to People.

  • Find and assign a test user, then click Done.

  • Notify your 2Checkout representative that a test user has been assigned and that you are ready to begin testing.

7

Full rollout

Once testing is successful with the test user:

  • Return to the Assignments tab.

  • Assign the remaining users (individually or via groups) to the application.

Need help?

If you encounter any issues during setup, contact your 2Checkout representative for assistance.


This document was generated with the assistance of AI and has been reviewed and verified by a 2Checkout team member. The information contained in this document was tested and verified using an Okta trial licence. Setup steps may differ for full licence or on-premises installations.

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