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This guide is for organization administrators who want to configure Okta as the authentication provider for Gumloop. By following these steps, you’ll register Gumloop as an application in your Okta environment, enabling your organization members to authenticate with Gumloop-connected services (like Snowflake and NetSuite) using your existing Okta identity infrastructure.
Intended Audience: Okta administrators and Gumloop organization administrators. This setup is performed once at the organization level and enables Okta authentication for all organization members.

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What This Guide Covers

This documentation walks through two main configuration areas:
  1. Okta Configuration - Register Gumloop as an OAuth application in your Okta Admin Console
  2. Gumloop Configuration - Add the Okta OAuth credentials to your organization at gumloop.com/settings/organization/oauth-configuration
Once complete, your organization members will authenticate through Okta instead of managing individual service credentials.

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Overview

Okta integration enables enterprise organizations to leverage their existing identity management infrastructure for Gumloop authentication. Instead of managing separate credentials for each service, users authenticate through Okta, which acts as the central authorization server.
How it works: This integration connects Gumloop to your Okta environment, allowing Gumloop to use Okta as an authentication provider. For this to work, your external services (Snowflake, NetSuite, Databricks, etc.) must already be configured to accept Okta as an OAuth provider. Gumloop then uses your Okta credentials to authenticate with these Okta-enabled services.
Currently supported services: Any service that supports Okta External OAuth, including Snowflake, NetSuite, Databricks, etc.

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Why Use Okta with Gumloop?

Centralized Authentication

Single sign-on experience across all Gumloop-connected services

Enhanced Security

Leverage your organization’s existing security policies and MFA

Simplified Management

Manage access and permissions from one central location

Compliance Ready

Meet enterprise security and compliance requirements

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How It Works

When Okta is configured for Gumloop, authentication follows this flow:
Okta acts as the intermediary between Gumloop and external services. Instead of Gumloop directly authenticating with services like Snowflake, it uses the access token from Okta to verify the user’s identity and permissions.

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Prerequisites

Before configuring Okta for Gumloop, ensure you have:
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Okta Admin Access

You must have administrator privileges in your Okta organization to create applications and authorization servers.
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External Services Pre-Configured with Okta

Critical: Each service you want to use with Gumloop (e.g., Snowflake, NetSuite, Databricks) must already be configured to use Okta as an External OAuth provider. This is a separate configuration done within each service’s settings, not in Gumloop.
Important: The Okta integration in Gumloop acts as a connection layer between Gumloop and your Okta-enabled services. It does NOT automatically enable OAuth for services. Each service must be independently configured to trust Okta for authentication before you can use it through Gumloop.For example:
  • Snowflake: Must be configured with Okta External OAuth in Snowflake settings
  • NetSuite: Must have Okta OAuth integration enabled in NetSuite
  • Other services: Check each service’s documentation for “Okta OAuth” or “External OAuth” configuration
Without this prerequisite, authentication will fail even if Gumloop and Okta are properly connected.
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Gumloop Organization

Your organization must be on an Enterprise plan and you must be an organization admin so you can access the OAuth Configuration page.

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Configuration Procedure

The setup process involves three main stages: creating the Gumloop OAuth client, configuring an authorization server, and collecting the necessary information.
Important: The steps below are representative examples for configuring Okta for External OAuth. You can configure Okta to any desired state and use any desired OAuth flow, provided you can obtain the necessary information for Gumloop’s OAuth Configuration page.Always consult your internal security policies when configuring an authorization server to ensure your organization meets all necessary regulations and compliance requirements.

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Step 1: Create an OAuth Client for Gumloop

First, you’ll create an OAuth-compatible client application in Okta that represents Gumloop.
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Navigate to Applications

  1. Log in to the Okta Admin Console
  2. Click Applications in the left sidebar
  3. Click Create App Integration
2

Select Application Type

  1. For Sign-in method, select OIDC - OpenID Connect
  2. For Application type, select Web Application
  3. Click Next
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Configure Application Settings

Enter the following details:
  • App integration name: Gumloop
  • App logo: (Optional) Upload the Gumloop logo using this link
  • Sign-in redirect URIs: https://api.gumloop.com/auth/callback
  • Sign-out redirect URIs: (Leave blank)
  • Controlled access: Choose based on your organization’s needs (typically “Allow everyone in your organization to access”)
Click Save
Adding the Gumloop logo helps your users easily identify the application in their Okta dashboard and during authentication flows.
You’ll configure the grant types in the next step after the application is created.
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Configure Grant Types

After saving, scroll to the Grant type section and click Edit:
  1. Under Client acting on behalf of itself, check:
    • Client Credentials
  2. Under Core grants, ensure the following are checked:
    • Authorization Code
    • Refresh Token
  3. Click Save
Client Credentials grant type enables the application to authenticate on its own behalf, which is required for Gumloop’s OAuth flow.
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Save Client Credentials

After configuring grant types, scroll down to the Client Credentials section. You’ll see:
  • Client ID - Save this value (you’ll need it as <OAUTH_CLIENT_ID>)
  • Client secret - Click Show secret to reveal, then save this value (you’ll need it as <OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET>)
Keep these credentials secure. You’ll need them when configuring Gumloop’s OAuth Configuration page. The client secret is only shown once, so make sure to copy it now.

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Step 2: Create an Authorization Server

Next, set up an authorization server that will handle authentication requests for Gumloop.
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Access Authorization Servers

  1. In the Okta Admin Console, navigate to Security > API
  2. Click the Authorization Servers tab
  3. Click Add Authorization Server
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Configure Server Details

Enter the following information:
  • Name: Gumloop Authorization Server (or your preferred name)
  • Audience: Your service URL (e.g., https://abc12345.snowflakecomputing.com for Snowflake)
  • Description: Optional description for documentation purposes
Click Save
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Save the Authorization Server ID

After creating the authorization server, you’ll see an Issuer URL with a format like:
The Authorization Server ID is the part after /oauth2/ (in this example: aus8x7abc123def). Save this value as <AUTHORIZATION_SERVER_ID> - you’ll need it for Gumloop configuration.

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Step 3: Configure Scopes

Scopes define what permissions and data the Gumloop application can access.
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Add Base Scopes

  1. In your authorization server, click the Scopes tab
  2. Click Add Scope for each of the following:
These are the minimum required scopes for Gumloop. Mark each as a Default scope so they’re automatically included in authentication requests.
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Add Service-Specific Scopes

In addition to the base scopes, you must add service-specific scopes for each external service you want to use with Gumloop. These scopes define what roles and permissions users can access within each service.
Important: Without service-specific scopes, users will be able to authenticate but most operations will fail due to insufficient permissions. Each service requires its own set of scopes.

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Common Service Scope Examples:

Snowflake:
  • Create scopes for each role users need access to
  • Format: session:role:ROLE_NAME (role names must be uppercase unless created with quotes in Snowflake)
  • Examples:
    • session:role:PUBLIC - Basic read access
    • session:role:ANALYST - Analyst role
    • session:role:DATA_ENGINEER - Data engineer role
    • session:role-any - Allows switching between available roles (advanced)
NetSuite:
  • Add NetSuite-specific role scopes as required by your NetSuite configuration
  • Consult your NetSuite OAuth documentation for required scope formats
Other Services:
  • Refer to each service’s External OAuth documentation for required scope formats
  • Most services use role-based scopes similar to Snowflake
When creating each scope in Okta:
  1. Click Add Scope
  2. Scope name: Enter the exact scope (e.g., session:role:ANALYST)
  3. Display name: Enter a user-friendly name (e.g., “Snowflake Analyst Role”)
  4. Description: Add a description for documentation
  5. Optionally mark as Default scope if all users should have this role
You can add more scopes later as your organization’s needs grow. Start with the essential roles your users need for their workflows.

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Step 4: Create Access Policy and Rules

Access policies control who can obtain tokens and under what conditions.
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Create an Access Policy

  1. In your authorization server, click the Access Policies tab
  2. Click Add Policy
  3. Enter the following:
    • Name: Gumloop Access Policy
    • Description: description
    • Assign to: Select the Gumloop client application you created earlier
  4. Click Create Policy
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Add a Rule to the Policy

  1. In the newly created policy, click Add Rule
  2. Configure the rule:
    • Rule name: Standard Access Rule
    • Grant type: Select the following:
      • Authorization Code
      • Resource Owner Password
      • Client Credentials
      • Refresh Token
    • User is: Select based on your organization’s needs (typically “Any user assigned the app”)
    • Scopes requested: Select “The following scopes:” and choose:
      • openid
      • profile
      • email
      • offline_access
      • Any service-specific scopes you created
    • Token lifetime: Configure according to your security policies (defaults are typically sufficient)
  3. Click Create Rule

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Step 5: Collect Required Information

Now gather all the information you’ll need to configure Gumloop.
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Verify Your Collected Information

Ensure you have all of the following values before proceeding to configure Gumloop:
These four values are all you need to configure Okta authentication in Gumloop. Make sure you have them ready before proceeding to the next section.

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Configuring Gumloop OAuth Configuration

After completing the Okta setup, you’ll need to add these credentials to Gumloop so your organization members can use Okta authentication.
This step must be completed by a Gumloop organization administrator. Regular users cannot configure OAuth settings for the organization.
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Navigate to OAuth Configuration

Go to gumloop.com/settings/organization/oauth-configuration
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Add Okta OAuth Configuration

  1. Click Add Credential
  2. Search Okta OAuth
  3. Choose Okta as the authentication type
Gumloop Okta OAuth search
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Enter Okta Details

Fill in the form with the four values you collected:
  • Okta Domain: <OKTA_DOMAIN> (e.g., company.okta.com)
  • Authorization Server ID: <AUTHORIZATION_SERVER_ID> (e.g., aus8x7abc123def)
  • Client ID: <OAUTH_CLIENT_ID>
  • Client Secret: <OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET>
Click Save
Gumloop Okta OAuth configuration form showing the four required fields

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User Authentication Flow

Once Okta is configured, here’s what the authentication experience looks like for your organization members:

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Standard Authentication Experience

When a user needs to authenticate with a service that uses Okta:
  1. Navigate to their Connectors page
  2. Find the service (e.g., Snowflake)
  3. Click the Authenticate button
  4. Get redirected to your organization’s Okta login page
  5. Enter their Okta credentials
  6. Approve the requested permissions (first time only)
  7. Get redirected back to Gumloop - authentication complete!
Users don’t need to configure anything - they simply authenticate through Okta using their existing credentials. The organization’s OAuth configuration is automatically used.
Step 1:
Step 2:

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Testing Your Configuration

Before rolling out Okta authentication to your entire organization, verify the setup works correctly.
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Test User Authentication

  1. Have a test user navigate to their Connectors page
  2. Click the authentication button for a configured service
  3. Verify they’re redirected to Okta
  4. Complete the authentication flow
  5. Confirm successful authentication in Gumloop
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Test Workflow Execution

  1. Create a simple workflow using the Okta-authenticated service
  2. Run the workflow
  3. Verify it executes successfully using Okta credentials
  4. Check that data is retrieved correctly

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Advanced Configuration

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Using ANY Role with External OAuth

Some services (like Snowflake) support a special session:role-any scope that allows users to switch roles after authentication rather than being locked to a specific role.
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Add ANY Role Scope

In your authorization server, create a scope named session:role-any with:
  • Display name: Any Role
  • Description: Allows switching between available roles after authentication
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Configure Policy

Update your access policy rule to include the session:role-any scope in the list of allowed scopes.
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User Experience

Users who authenticate with this scope can switch between their assigned roles within workflows, providing flexibility for workflows that require different permission levels.

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Multiple Authorization Servers

For complex organizations, you may want separate authorization servers for different environments or services:
Development vs ProductionCreate separate authorization servers:
  • Gumloop Development - For testing and development workflows
  • Gumloop Production - For production workflows
Benefits:
  • Separate token lifetimes and policies
  • Isolated audit trails
  • Different scopes for each environment

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Need Help?

If you encounter issues during setup or have questions about Okta integration: