Account Security Settings
This guide walks you through the key authentication and identity settings available in the Blink platform. From managing authorized domains and setting up external Identity Providers (IdPs), to configuring role mappings and enforcing SAML policies, each section helps you securely control user access and authentication behavior across your Blink environment. Start by accessing your account’s security settings using the steps below.
Access Account Settings
Open Security Settings in Blink
Navigate to the security settings on the Blink platform. In the bottom-left corner click on the rounded icon with your initials on it.
View Account Settings Dialog
A dialogue box will appear, with your Blink Ops account settings:
Switch Between Tenants (If Applicable)
If you are part of more than one tenant, you have the option to switch between the tenants by selecting the tenant from the dynamic dropdown menu.
Login & Authentication
Authorized Domains
Blink provides the option to restrict domains to access an account. For example, if you want to allow only blinkops.com
to access your account, but you already have hello.com
users, they will automatically get an Unauthorized error message and be logged out.
Identity Provider
Blink provides the option to configure an external Identity Provider to use within the Blink platform. Any SAML app can be connected to Blink.
Blink provides templates for:
Role Mapping
Role Mapping is the method by which Blink synchronizes Identity Providers to the Blink Ops platform.
Please be aware that configuring Role Mapping varies depending on the Identity Provider you are using. Therefore, it’s crucial to carefully follow the instructions tailored to your chosen Identity Provider when setting up Role Mapping.
SAML Session Lifetime
Select the duration (in hours or days) a user can remain logged into their account before being automatically logged out and required to log in again.
30
days. SAML Strict Mode
Choose weather you would like to enable SAML Strict Mode by checking the box. When enabling SAML Strict Mode , all organization users who are not administrators must use SAML to sign in to Blink. Admins retain access to alternative sign-in modes for trouble shooting purposes.