What are SSO and verification methods?
By default, users must confirm their email via a code to create an account. This manual verification can be a barrier to participation. With SSO (Single Sign-On) options like Google, Facebook, or Microsoft Entra, users can register and log in with a single click, making the process faster and more user-friendly.
For projects that require stronger identity verification, you can add:
Unique code verification for specific participants
National ID authentication systems (available in select countries)
Access to these features depends on your subscription plan.
Different SSO and verification methods
Google and Facebook login (free)
These options provide an easy, low-barrier login experience. When enabled:
Users can register or log in by clicking a single button.
Their email is automatically verified through the selected provider (Google or Facebook).
To enable these options, contact the Support team using the chat bubble in your platform.
Microsoft Entra login (with additional fees)
This is ideal if your organization already uses Microsoft accounts internally.
Options:
Add Microsoft Entra login to a public page for general use
Restrict it to a private URL visible only to your staff
To set it up, send the following to Support:
Directory (tenant) ID
Application (client) ID
Login mechanism name (e.g., “Sign up with city account”)
(Optional) Logo URL for the login button
Support will activate the login option for you.
Verifying users with unique codes
This method is useful when access must be restricted to a specific group (e.g., members of a neighborhood, students, or employees).
How it works:
Users enter a code during registration or when trying to access a restricted project.
If their code matches your list, their account becomes “verified.”
Anyone without a valid code can still register but won’t be able to access certain areas unless verified.
Setup steps:
Generate or collect a list of unique codes (e.g., invitation codes, internal ID numbers).
Contact Support to integrate this list into your platform.
Create a smart group for verified users.
Use this group to define who can view or contribute to specific projects.
National identity authentication systems
We support integration with several national systems for secure identity verification:
Belgium: CSAM (e-ID, itsme)
France: FranceConnect
Chile: COW
Denmark: NemID
Common use cases:
Limit participation to citizens of a specific country
Prevent users from creating multiple accounts
Ensure participants register using their real identity
Setup process:
Contact Support at least 2–3 months in advance to plan the integration.
Our team will work with you and national authorities to get the necessary permissions.
Once configured, users will verify themselves via the national system when registering or attempting to interact with a restricted project.
We do not store or access national ID numbers. The national system handles all authentication.
We may receive basic information (like first name, last name, email) to populate the user’s profile, additional data like age or residence is not transferred.
After setup:
Create a smart group for verified users via national authentication.
Limit project visibility or participation based on this group.
In France, FranceConnect can also be used as an SSO method, users don’t need to create a new account on your platform.
When to use which method?
Method | Ideal for | Requirements |
Google/Facebook SSO | Fast and simple sign-up | No setup required beyond Support request |
Microsoft Entra SSO | Staff or internal login | Microsoft Tenant + App ID + Setup |
Unique Code Verification | Closed groups or targeted participants | List of valid codes + smart group |
National Authentication | Secure ID verification for citizens | Country-specific setup + early planning |