What do I need to get Single Sign On?

Thomson Reuters requires your organisation to have access to a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) Compliant Identity Provider (IDP).

We support identity providers with the following protocols;

  • SAML 2.0
  • WS-Federation

Examples of common compliant IDP include, but is not limited to;

  • Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Okta Identity Cloud
  • OpenAthens
  • Shibboleth
  • CARSI (China)

If you are not sure if you are SAML Compliant, or have more questions about technical implementation, have your internal IT or Systems Administration team contact us and your Customer Relationship Manger can advise.

What are the advantages of Single Sign On?

Single Sign On has numerous advantages over other access methods.

Access

  • As it utilises an organisation's existing login credentials, users have fewer login details to remember, unlike OnePass where a distinct username and password is required.
  • In most cases, an existing login during the day on your organisation's sign on credentials means access is totally seamless.
  • Adding and removing users to Thomson Reuters platforms becomes incredibly easy, when they are added or removed from their organisational sign on, they are added or removed from Thomson Reuters platforms.

Personalisation

  • Since users are unique based on their organisational credentials, full personalisation and customisation is available to users, unlike IP Access where users are given generic access.
  • Usage reporting and account information on users are extremely detailed, given activities can be demonstrated to the user level.

Does it replace the existing methods I use to access the platform?

Yes. 

Whilst other access methods like OnePass or IP access can be maintained for a fixed period to allow users to transition, Single Sign On will replace those access methods.

Which Thomson Reuters Platforms does it work with?

The following Thomson Reuters platforms are compatible;

  • Westlaw AU/NZ
  • New Westlaw Australia/New Westlaw New Zealand
  • Practical Law
  • Westlaw UK
  • Thomson Reuters Westlaw
  • Proview
  • Checkpoint
  • Drafting Assistant AU/NZ
  • Westlaw Asia
  • Westlaw Middle East

What is Single Sign On?

Single Sign On is a way to access Thomson Reuters platforms through your organisation's login credentials, instead of using a separate username and password to log in (i.e., a OnePass).

It works by our authentication servers having a connection with your organisation, so that we can verify your access without requiring additional information from you. 

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