# Platform Access Options

## Accessing Your Bluewater CONNECT Platform

This document outlines the three primary methods you can use to access our platform and retrieve your information securely.

### **1. Single Sign-On (SSO)**

Bluewater CONNECT offers a seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) capability through OpenID Connect and OAuth2.0 protocols. This allows you to access our portal using your preferred identity provider.

**Benefits of SSO:**

- Use one login across multiple platforms
- Centralized user management
- Configurable access controls and permissions

**How SSO Works:**

- When accessing the Bluewater CONNECT Portal, you'll be redirected to your internal identity provider.
- Your identity provider issues an OAuth2.0 compliant token.
- Bluewater CONNECT verifies the token.
- A new token is issued from our internal identity provider, granting access to the platform.
- If a user record doesn't exist, Bluewater can auto-provision the user.

**Enabling SSO:**

1. Choose your Identity Provider (IdP):
   - Third-party vendors (e.g., Entra, Okta, Google, OneLogin)
   - Your own application
2. Input the required fields in your portal settings.
3. Test the configuration using a new or incognito browser.

Note: Our Implementation / Customer Success team is available to assist with setup if needed.

### **2. Email and Password Login (with or without MFA)**

For users who prefer traditional login methods, we offer email and password authentication. This can be further secured with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) via SMS for an additional layer of protection.

**Features:**

- Standard email and password login
- Optional MFA for enhanced security
- Password reset functionality

### **3. Authentication Links for Report Access**

This method provides a convenient way to access specific reports without logging into the full platform with a password.

**How it works:**

1. Users are set up in the Bluewater Connect Portal.
2. When a report is ready, an authentication link is sent to the user's registered email address.
3. The user clicks the link to request the report.
4. A second email is sent with a link to access the report.
5. The report link remains active for 15 minutes.

**Benefits:**

- Quick access to specific reports
- No need to remember login credentials
- Time-limited links for enhanced security

For any questions or assistance with these login methods, please contact our support team at [customersupport@bluewatercontrol.com](mailto:customersupport@bluewatercontrol.com)