Authentication Overview
Theme: Overview | Who is it for? All users who access Solution Manager and administrators who configure authentication
What Is It?
Authentication controls how users prove their identity before accessing OpCon. Solution Manager supports username/password login, SSO (single sign-on), and external API token generation for integration use cases.
When Would You Use It?
- You need to controls how users prove their identity before accessing OpCon using Authentication
Why Would You Use It?
- Centralized control: Authentication controls how users prove their identity before accessing OpCon
When would you use this section?
- A user needs to log in to Solution Manager for the first time
- A user has forgotten their password and needs to reset it
- You are configuring SSO for your organization
- You need to generate an external token for API or integration access
What is in this section?
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Log In to Solution Manager | Standard username and password authentication |
| Reset a Forgotten Password | Self-service password recovery workflow |
| Generate External Tokens | Create long-lived API tokens for external integrations |
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| API (Application Programming Interface) | A set of endpoints that allows external applications to interact with OpCon programmatically to trigger jobs, retrieve status, or manage objects. |
| Role | A named collection of privileges that can be assigned to one or more user accounts. Users in a role inherit all of that role's privileges. |
| Solution Manager (SM) | The browser-based web interface for OpCon. Provides access to operations, self-service, vision dashboards, and configuration. |
| SSO (Single Sign-On) | An authentication method that allows users to log in once and access multiple applications without re-entering credentials. |
| Token | A reference to a property value using the [[ ]] syntax. The SAM replaces tokens with their runtime values when processing jobs. |
FAQs
Q: Who manages authentication in OpCon?
System administrators configure authentication settings. All users are responsible for managing their own credentials and access.
Q: Where should I start with authentication setup?
Begin with the overview pages in the sidebar. If you are new, review access and role requirements with your OpCon system administrator before making configuration changes.