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 login (i.e., a OnePass).

It works by our authentication servers having a connection with...

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.

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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...

There are two primary methods for non-Federation subscribers;

1. Using a Single Sign On link;
2. Using the "Access with Single Sign On" button

1. Using a Single Sign On link

Thomson Reuters platform links can be modified to flag Single Sign On...

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...

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.

No.

Single Sign On is a complimentary enhancement Thomson Reuters provides to subscribers. There is no additional cost.

Yes.

Thomson Reuters has partnered with several Access Federations to provide access to members.

These include;

• OpenAthens
• Australian Access Federation
• Tuakiri Access Federation (New Zealand)
• UK Federation
• CARSI (China)
• Shibboleth
• Okta

Yes, so long as your identity provider is accessible remotely/off campus.

Yes, your access to Thomson Reuters platforms will be tied to your organisation credentials.

The implementation timeframe is dependent on the agreed SSO solution and will be determined during the consultation and planning sessions. Generally, we expect the process to complete between two and eight weeks.

Thomson Reuters will provide dual access to existing platforms so as not to disrupt users during the migration.