ADFS + Nectar Single Sign-On Integration

Enable secure, streamlined employee access to Nectar with ADFS single sign-on authentication.

With the ADFS + Nectar integration, employees can log in using existing corporate credentials while IT maintains centralized control over access and security.

Overview

The ADFS + Nectar Single Sign-On integration allows organizations to authenticate users through Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), making it easy for employees to access Nectar securely.

This integration is ideal for:

• IT teams managing enterprise authentication systems
• Organizations using ADFS for identity and access management
• Companies that want to reduce password fatigue and login friction
• Enterprises with strict compliance and security requirements

By enabling SSO with ADFS, companies can provide employees with seamless access to Nectar while improving security and simplifying user management.

How It Works

Nectar integrates with ADFS using standard SSO protocols to authenticate users securely.

What data syncs

Rather than syncing HR employee fields, ADFS focuses on authentication and identity verification, such as:

• User email address
• Name identifier
• Login credentials via corporate directory

Authentication method

The integration typically uses:

• SAML 2.0 single sign-on

Login behavior

• Employees log into Nectar using their existing company credentials
• Authentication is handled through ADFS
• Access can be managed centrally through IT policies

Where users interact

Employees simply click “Log in with SSO” on Nectar’s login screen, while admins configure SSO settings within Nectar and their ADFS environment.

Key Features & Benefits

• Secure single sign-on access through ADFS
• Centralized authentication control managed by IT
• Reduced password fatigue for employees
• Improved security posture with enterprise login policies
• Faster employee onboarding with simplified access setup
• Support for compliance requirements through controlled identity management

Setup & Implementation

Setting up ADFS single sign-on with Nectar is straightforward for IT administrators.

High-level setup steps

1. Enable SSO within Nectar’s authentication settings
2. Configure Nectar as a trusted relying party in ADFS
3. Exchange metadata (ACS URL, Entity ID, certificates)
4. Map required SAML claims (email, name identifier, etc.)
5. Test login flow and enable SSO for employees

Requirements

• ADFS administrator access
• Nectar admin permissions
• SAML 2.0 configuration support

Estimated setup time: 30–60 minutes

IT involvement is typically required for configuration and testing.

For full setup instructions, visit the Help Center documentation.

Use Cases

• Allow employees to log into Nectar using corporate credentials
• Reduce password-related support tickets
• Centralize access control through IT-managed authentication policies
• Simplify onboarding by enabling immediate secure access
• Ensure only authorized employees can access Nectar

Security & Compliance

The ADFS + Nectar integration is built with enterprise-grade security standards.

It includes:

• SAML-based authentication through trusted identity providers
• Encrypted assertion exchange (where configured)
• Role-based admin controls in Nectar
• Alignment with Nectar’s SOC 2 compliance practices (if applicable)

Only authorized administrators can configure or manage SSO settings.

Support & Resources

Helpful links:

• Nectar Help Center
• Nectar Support Team: support@nectarhr.com

What our customers are saying

"Before Nectar, our turnover rate was around 25%. Now it’s less than 7%, which has made a huge difference for us in keeping our team together."

• Kelly Hayes, Director of Human Resources

"Before Nectar, our wellness program participation was just over 35%. Now, we’re seeing participation rates close to 80%, which has been a game-changer for employee engagement."

• Lorelei N., Community Engagement Director

"We used to spend up to two days each month manually recognizing employees for birthdays and anniversaries. Now, Nectar handles all of that automatically, which has been a huge time-saver."

• Hannah R., Senior HR Director

"One of our team members said, ‘It’s the little things like getting recognized that make me feel like I’m not just a number, even when I’m working remotely.’"

• Zach C., Marketing Manager

"Even with everyone working from home, it felt like we were all still part of the same team when we saw those shout-outs come through."

• Robin C., People and Culture Manager

"I credit Nectar with keeping our engagement from taking a huge hit during challenges that the business has faced. Like many companies, we went through a huge cost saving exercise over the last 6 months... but I will tell you it was NEVER an option for leadership to consider canceling or changing the Nectar contract. It's too important to who we are."

• Jennifer N., Director of People and Culture

Want to learn more?

Book a personalized demo.