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What is Okta?

Okta is IDaaS (Identify as a Service), which is a cloud-based ID management system. In addition to on-premises services, cloud services will also be available with single sign-on^* by Okta. 
For those who RIKEN (directly, in principle) employs, We introduced this service as the basis of the information infrastructure and information security of the ICT strategy in April 2020. Through the integrated authentication infrastructure Okta, you will be able to use services that we will introduce in the future.

*Single sign-on: 
It is a system that allows you to log in to multiple independent services with a single authentication. Users don’t need to get IDs and passwords by service.

What is Shibboleth?

Shibboleth is the same software as Okta, which enables single sign-on (SSO) on the Web.
While Okta is used for Web services for RIKEN employees (directly, in principle), Shibboleth is used for authentication of Web services for all RIKEN ID holders, including visitors (those without employment contracts).
Okta and Shibboleth share the same password. If you forget your password or wish to change it yourself, you can reset it from the Okta login screen (this function is also available to non-Okta users).

User’s manuals

1. How to login to Okta for the first time
2. How to reset Password　2025/07update
   *Password reset requires that you can check emails sent to @a.riken.jp. If you have not set up email forwarding, please set it up using the RIKEN Email Forwarding Service Form or contact the IT Helpdesk.