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Single Sign-On Is Here: Secure, Scalable Access for Teams

Written by Aaron Walker, Director of Product | Jan 16, 2026 3:54:10 PM

Marketplace.city has added single sign–on to securely and seamlessly log in to how your team already works

Marketplace is built to support real procurement workflows—ones that span departments, roles, and approval stages. But as teams grow, manually managing user access, invitations, and permissions can quickly become an unnecessary hurdle.

That’s why we’ve added Single Sign-On (SSO) for Google Workspace and Microsoft Outlook. This gives users the ability to sync employee directories to simplify login access. Teams can sign in using the credentials they already use every day, while administrators gain clearer, centralized control over access.

 

Why We Built It

We consistently heard these challenges from customers:

  • Security and privacy must meet organizational and IT standards
  • User access needs to be easier to manage and audit
  • Administrators need better control as employees change roles or leave the organization

In government and large organizations, keeping tools secure isn’t optional—but neither is making them easy to use. Procurement, IT, finance, and leadership all need access at different points in the process, and manual user setup quickly becomes a bottleneck.

By integrating with Google and Microsoft identity providers, Marketplace.city fits cleanly into existing IT and security workflows. The result: fewer passwords, fewer access issues, and less administrative overhead—making it easier for teams to collaborate and adopt the platform.

 

What This Enables

Teams using SSO and directory sync can now:

  • Let employees log in using their existing work email credentials
  • Automatically recognize users from their organization’s directory
  • Reduce manual invites and account setup
  • Maintain better security and access hygiene as staff changes
  • Make it easier for cross-functional stakeholders to participate when needed

This is especially valuable for agencies and organizations where procurement decisions involve rotating teams, shared evaluations, or executive review.

One login. One organization. Zero overhead. 

Enable SSO to let users sign in with Google or Microsoft, automatically match them to your organization, and manage access centrally—without passwords or manual upkeep.

 

Built for Teams, Not Just Individuals

Marketplace.city and Clearbox provide a shared system of record for understanding markets, vendors, and procurement options. That only works when the right people can access the platform easily—without compromising security or control.

Security is a top priority at Marketplace.city. In addition to multi-factor authentication, SSO and directory sync make the platform easier to adopt, easier to manage, and easier to scale across your organization—so teams can focus on evaluating technology, not managing logins.

Ready to enable secure, scalable access for your team? Current clients can log in here.