Authentication and SSO
These topics cover concepts, implementation procedures, and customization techniques for working with the authentication and single sign-on (SSO) features of PingAM.
Configure AM for authentication
Learn about AM’s authentication mechanisms.
Multi-factor authentication
Require that users provide multiple forms of identification when logging in to services.
Single sign-on
Enable single sign-on (SSO) so that users can log in once with a single set of credentials.
Social authentication
Allow users to authenticate to your services by using third-party identity providers.
Name changes for ForgeRock products
Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.
The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:
| Old name | New name |
|---|---|
ForgeRock Identity Cloud |
PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
ForgeRock Access Management |
PingAM |
ForgeRock Directory Services |
PingDS |
ForgeRock Identity Management |
PingIDM |
ForgeRock Identity Gateway |
PingGateway |
Learn more about the name changes in New names for ForgeRock products in the Knowledge Base.