What is the recommended method for initiating the login flow for users utilizing SP-initiated SSO?

The recommended method for initiating the login flow for users utilizing Service Provider (SP)-initiated Single Sign-On (SSO) is to navigate to the Tanium Cloud Console URL. This approach allows users to access the Tanium Cloud interface directly, where they can initiate the authentication process. In SP-initiated SSO, the service provider handles the user's request to authenticate, often by forwarding the user to an identity provider after they have landed on the service's login page.

Navigating directly to the Tanium Cloud Console URL creates a seamless experience, as users are directed to the console they need to access. This enables them to input their credentials or complete their authentication process through the identity provider integrated with the SSO setup.

Other methods, such as using a mobile app or email invitations, may not directly facilitate the login flow intended for SP-initiated SSO, as they separate the user from the primary entry point of the Tanium environment, which is the console URL itself. Automatic redirects, while useful in some contexts, do not provide the direct action of navigating to a specific page that is required for initiating the SSO login.