SmarterSurveys™ offers different options for authentication and access into the survey system via third-party systems such as learning management systems (LMS) and internal institution portals. Because client institutions use the system in different ways, there are several possible options for authentication into SmarterSurveys™. Basic options of authentication can be implemented with no extra fee. The table below describes the authentication options.
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Option |
Description |
Cost |
Systems |
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Username and Password |
This is the basic type of authentication into SmarterSurveys™. As part of your data upload, you will provide a username that users will need to provide to login. You have the option of including a password in the upload or allowing the system to auto generate one for each user.
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Included |
N/A |
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Inbound Single Sign On (SSO) |
Many clients are concerned with their students having to manage multiple usernames and passwords for various online systems. In a single sign on environment, the user authenticates into a third party system and then from within that system they can be automatically authenticated into SmarterSurveys™.
NOTE: Additional programming and setup will be required on the clients end using our Application Programming Interface API.
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Included |
Available for use in all third party systems. |
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Third Party Authentication |
Some clients utilize an existing authentication system in their environment such as LDAP. SmarterSurveys™ can use this system to authenticate users. We will setup a custom login plugin for your account that can be used to authenticate off of this system. Users can utilize the same username and password across all systems
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First One Free / Custom Rate for 2 or more |
LDAP, Custom Authentication |
Fee Details
Included
The feature is included in the annual SmarterSurveys™ license and can be used free of charge.
Custom Rate
The feature can be created especially for a customer given their specifications. The charge for this custom programming is billed at $150 per hour.