Atlassian Crowd is a centralized identity management and single sign-on (SSO) solution designed for on-premises environments, enabling streamlined user authentication across multiple applications and directories.
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Atlassian
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Crowd simplifies user management by consolidating various directories—such as Active Directory, LDAP, OpenLDAP, and Microsoft Azure AD—into a single platform. This centralization allows administrators to efficiently control application authentication permissions from one location. By providing SSO capabilities, users benefit from a unified login experience across all necessary applications, enhancing productivity and security. Crowd's integration with Atlassian products like Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket ensures seamless user access management within the Atlassian ecosystem. Additionally, Crowd offers audit logs to track configuration changes, aiding in compliance and security monitoring.
Features:
- Centralized Identity Management: Manage users from multiple directories in one location.
- Single Sign-On (SSO): Provide users with one username and password for all applications.
- Directory Integration: Connect with Active Directory, LDAP, OpenLDAP, and Microsoft Azure AD.
- Application Authentication Control: Oversee application permissions centrally.
- Audit Logs: Track configuration changes for enhanced security and compliance.
- Delegated Administration: Allow specific users to manage groups and permissions.
- REST API: Integrate with third-party tools and automate user management tasks.
- Scalability: Support for large user bases and complex directory structures.