Company
Date Published
Author
Batel Zohar, JFrog Developer Advocate
Word count
631
Language
English
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None

Summary

JFrog's integrations with IDEs like IntelliJ and VS Code facilitate developers' access to the JFrog Platform directly from their existing development environments, enhancing the speed and security of application development, building, and deployment. These integrations support single sign-on (SSO) login, simplifying the authentication process by allowing users to switch between multiple applications without re-entering credentials, thus improving security and user experience. SSO reduces password weaknesses by requiring only one set of credentials, making it harder for unauthorized access, while also streamlining access to various applications and enhancing user convenience. Configuring SSO for the JFrog Platform involves creating a JFrog account and setting up a connection between the JFrog Platform and an identity provider like Okta or Azure AD, with specific steps outlined for enabling SSO support within IntelliJ IDEA and VS Code.