Integrate with ClassLink (SAML)

Users with the Manage District Settings user permission can set up single sign-on with ClassLink. This integration creates user accounts as users log in for the first time.

This is a three-step process:

  1. In ClassLink, add a new SAML application.
  2. Enable domain-wide delegation to the new service account.
  3. Add IT Asset Manager data to ClassLink.

Important: Because of the technical knowledge required, your district's IT administrator will most likely need to perform this procedure.

Step 1: In ClassLink, add a new SAML application

A few things to do while setting up the SAML application in the ClassLink SAML Console:

  • Ensure fields use the correct case, as it is case sensitive.
  • Copy the existing template.
  • Copy the IdP Metadata URL for IT Asset Manager.

Note: ClassLink’s interface and field names may have changed since this was written. Use these steps as a general guide, and select the closest matching options in your ClassLink portal.

Step 2: Enable domain-wide delegation to the new service account

Note: A user with the Google super administrator role is required to perform this task.
  1. In IT Asset Manager, select Settings > Single Sign On > SAML Configuration. The SAML Integration Admin page appears.

    SAML Integration Admin page.

  2. Next to ClassLink, click . A pop-up appears.

    SAML ClassLink pop-up.

  3. Do the following:
    1. Under Entity ID, enter your ClassLink identifier.
    2. Under Issuer, enter the IdP Metadata URL from ClassLink.
    3. Enter the Login Link, if desired.
    4. Under Certificate, enter the IdP Certificate.

      Note: In Classlink, click Download IDP Certificate. Copy and paste it into the Certificate field. You download this certificate from ClassLink.

    5. Click Generate Metadata XML file, and then copy the information.
  4. Click Save.

Step 3: Add IT Asset Manager data to ClassLink

To complete the connection, go back to ClassLink and do the following:

  1. Edit the IT Asset Manager application.
  2. Paste the information from the Generate Metadata XML file to the ClassLink METADATA field.

    Notes:

    • Before pasting the file information, delete Change Me in the METADATA field.
    • Attribute mapping is done automatically; no action is needed on metadata overrides.
  3. Add the IT Asset Manager app to your ClassLink launchpad.
    1. In Classlink, locate the IT Asset Manager application.
    2. Click Copy IDP Initiate Login URL.
    3. In Launchpad, click Add App.
    4. Enter the Name.
    5. Paste the Copy IDP Initiate Login URL into Web Address.
    6. Select the Request Single Sign-On for this Application checkbox.
    7. Click Select Icon.

    If you have trouble adding the app to your Launchpad, contact ClassLink and they can add it for you.