How to integrate OneLogin SSO with DOTS

This guide explains how to configure a custom SAML application in OneLogin and connect it to the Dots platform.

Following completion of this manual you will be able to log in securely to Dots via your dedicated Dots App via the OneLogin app portal.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • Admin access to your OneLogin account
  • Access to Settings in the Dots platform
  • Permission to assign applications to users in OneLogin

Step 1: Create a new application in OneLogin

1. Log in to your OneLogin admin dashboard and open the Applications section. Click Add App.

2. In the search field, enter SAML Custom Connector (Advanced) and select it from the list.

OneLogin app search with SAML Custom Connector (Advanced) selected

3. In the Display Name field, enter a name that clearly identifies the integration. For example: Dots SSO.

4. Save the application.

OneLogin new application form with Display Name field filled in as Dots SSO

Step 2: Configure the SAML application

Open the application’s Configuration settings and fill in the following fields:

Audience (EntityID): DOTS2026

Recipient:

https://backend.dotstech.com/api/v1/company-admin-auth/onelogin-authorization-code/callback

ACS (Consumer) URL Validator:

https://backend.dotstech.com/api/v1/company-admin-auth/onelogin-authorization-code/callback

ACS (Consumer) URL:

https://backend.dotstech.com/api/v1/company-admin-auth/onelogin-authorization-code/callback

Save the changes.

OneLogin SAML application configuration form with Audience, Recipient and ACS URL fields filled in

Step 3: Update the signing algorithm

1. Open the application’s SSO settings.

2. Set the SAML Signature Algorithm to SHA-256.

3. Save the changes.

OneLogin SSO settings with SAML Signature Algorithm set to SHA-256

Step 4: Assign the application to users

In OneLogin, go to the Users section and assign the new application to the users who should be able to sign in to Dots through SSO.

OneLogin Users section showing application assignment to a user

Note: For the login to be successful, any user assigned in OneLogin must also have a user account in Dots.

Step 5: Copy the Issuer URL from OneLogin

After the application is configured, go back to the SSO tab and copy the Issuer URL. You will need this value to complete the setup in Dots.

OneLogin SSO tab with Issuer URL highlighted

Step 6: Connect OneLogin SSO in Dots

1. Log in to the Dots platform.

2. Go to Settings and open Login Methods.

Dots Settings page with Login Methods tab open

3. Choose OneLogin SSO and click Connect.

Dots Connect SSO modal with OneLogin option selected

4. Paste the Issuer URL copied from OneLogin into the relevant field.

Dots OneLogin SSO connection form with Issuer URL field

5. Click Connect to complete the setup.

6. Setup complete! Your OneLogin SSO integration is now configured for Dots.

To log in to Dots, open your OneLogin App Portal and click on the Dots app you have created.

Troubleshooting

If the connection does not work as expected, verify that:

  • All SAML fields were entered exactly as shown above.
  • The Issuer URL was copied correctly.
  • The application is assigned to the correct users.
  • The signature algorithm is set to SHA-256.

For any additional questions, please open a ticket via the Dots UI or write to [email protected].

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