Using Google as the only way to log in

Why is this important?

From a security standpoint it is often better to handle access via a central location such as an identity server or single sign on service available via SAML or OAUTH.  SchoolMint Connect uses OAUTH2 with Google.  This means that all your user access can be controlled with their Google credentials.

The benefits of this are:

• Control access to all you school systems via one location
• Enforce tighter security measures such as enabling two factor authentication

Note: All School users accessing SchoolMint Connect must still be created as users in SchoolMint Connect first.

Enabling Social Only login

Follow the steps below for each of your users to enable social only log in.  This means they will not be able to enter an email address and password to log in.  Instead they will be required to click the Sign in with Google button to proceed.

1. Go to Admin>School Users
2. Click Add User or Edit an existing user
3. Select the checkbox Allow social login only (i.e. Google)
4. Save

Logging In

When the school user tries to log in to SchoolMint Connect they will be required to Click the Sign in with Google button

If they try and enter their credentials in the regular email address and password fields they will see the message below when they try and log in.