FastClose Server Authentication Introduction

FastClose Server supports multiple ways of authentication so that users can use FastClose easily, more securely and with less admin by utilizing an external identity provider such as Windows authentication or OIDC.

FastClose supports the following ways to authenticate users,

• Username and Password. Each user has their own username and password that is configured via the Admin site.

• Windows Authentication. FastClose Server can use windows authentication (i.e., Kerberos) to authenticate all users. The domain and protocol ensure secure access for users with minimal administration.

• OIDC. FastClose Server has support to authenticate users using your external identity provider (IDP) utilizing OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0. If your company already uses a IDP then FastClose can use the same one for authenticating users.

• Nextworld SSO. FastClose Server can support the SSO mechanisms provided by Nextworld ERP such as OIDC and SAML.

The default authentication is Username and Password. If you are happy with this setting you may skip the remainder of this document.

Change Your Server Authentication

The Admin setup page is where you configure your Server Authentication.

The following pages have more information and configuration for the different authentication types.

• Username and Password

• Windows Authentication

• OpenID Connect

• Nextworld SSO

Password Override

If you cannot access the Admin site after configuring your SSO or need to login as an Administrator you should see this page for more information:

Password Override