AWS IAM Identity Center
Workforce identity and access management service.
Overview
AWS IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS Single Sign-On) is a cloud service that makes it easy to centrally manage access to multiple AWS accounts and business applications. You can manage user identities directly in IAM Identity Center, or connect to an external identity provider like Okta or Microsoft Entra ID. It provides a unified user portal for end-users to access all their assigned accounts and applications.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-account access to AWS
- Single Sign-On to cloud applications
- Integration with AWS Organizations
- Integration with external IdPs
- Fine-grained permissions using AWS IAM
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deepest integration with the AWS ecosystem
- No additional cost
- Simplifies managing permissions across hundreds of AWS accounts
Unique Value: Provides a free, centralized, and secure way to manage workforce access to all your AWS accounts and cloud applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Organizations of any size using AWS for their infrastructure
- Implementing a centralized access strategy for multiple AWS accounts
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Companies not using AWS, who need a general-purpose, vendor-neutral IdP
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a much simpler and more integrated experience for managing AWS access compared to setting up federation with third-party IdPs manually.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The service is free to use.
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