> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verygoodsecurity.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verygoodsecurity.com/enterprise-platform/access-management/enterprise-identity-providers/google-workspace.md).

# Google Workspace

## Overview

[Google Workspace](https://workspace.google.com), formerly known as G Suite, is a collection of cloud services and software products developed by Google. This article describes how to set up Google Workspace as an SSO provider in order to access [VGS Dashboard](https://dashboard.verygoodsecurity.com).

## Setup

1. Sign in to your [Google Admin console](https://admin.google.com/) and navigate to **Apps** > **SAML apps**.

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2. Select **Add custom SAML app** from the **Add App** dropdown list in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Give the app a name and click **Continue**.

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4. On the **Google Identity Provider details** page, download the **IDP metadata** file and send it to [support@vgs.io](mailto:support@verygoodsecurity.com).

> You will be able to use your IDP to login and [verify SSO](/enterprise-platform/access-management/enterprise-identity-providers/saml-2.0-configuration.md) *only* after [VGS Support](mailto:support@verygoodsecurity.com) will process your **IDP metadata**.

5. On the **Service provider details**,
   * enter **ACS URL** and **ENTITY ID** as provided by VGS,
   * check **Signed response**,
   * and set **Name ID format** to `EMAIL`.

> You can find **ACS URL** and **ENTITY ID** values on **Organization Settings** page on [Dashboard](https://dashboard.verygoodsecurity.com).\
> \
> To make Login via the Google App Launcher available, please add to the ACS url `/clients/dashboard` for POST binding.

6. Lastly, on the **Attribute mapping** page, add the following mapping: Google Directory attribute **Primary email** to `email`.

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## Turn On the App

Navigate to **Apps** > **SAML apps** and select your app from the list. Then, go to **User access** and turn it on for everyone.

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