Cursor Sso Integration

Cursor SSO Integration

Overview

Integrate Cursor with the organization's identity provider through a phased, auditable SSO/SCIM rollout that preserves emergency recovery and least privilege.

Instructions

1. Obtain approved SAML/SCIM values from the identity owner and validate them in a non-production or pilot tenant.
2. Pilot with a limited group, monitor sign-in/provisioning results, and correct attribute/group mappings before enforcement.
3. Enable organization-wide enforcement only after rollback/emergency access and deprovisioning paths are tested.
4. Retain redacted setup evidence and schedule access-review verification through the IdP.

Output

• An audited SSO configuration with scoped role mappings, tested SCIM provisioning, and a documented rollback/emergency-access path.

Examples

Pilot a single IdP group, confirm a new member receives the least-privilege Cursor role and a departed member is deprovisioned, then document the redacted IdP/Cursor audit evidence. If mapping is wrong, disable pilot enforcement and correct the group claim before organization-wide rollout.

Configure Single Sign-On for Cursor using SAML 2.0 or OIDC. Available on Business and Enterprise plans. Supports Okta, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Google Workspace, and any SAML 2.0 / OIDC compliant IdP.

Prerequisites

• Cursor Business or Enterprise subscription
• Admin access to both Cursor organization and Identity Provider
• Verified company domain in Cursor admin dashboard
• Understanding of SAML 2.0 or OIDC concepts

SSO Configuration: Okta

Step 1: Create SAML Application in Okta

1. Okta Admin Console > Applications > Create App Integration
2. Select SAML 2.0
3. App name: "Cursor IDE"

Step 2: Configure SAML Settings

Single Sign-On URL (ACS URL):
  https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml/callback

Audience URI (Entity ID):
  https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml

Name ID format: EmailAddress
Application username: Email

Attribute Statements:
  email    → user.email       (Required)
  name     → user.firstName + " " + user.lastName  (Optional)

Step 3: Download IdP Metadata

After creating the app in Okta:

1. Go to the app's "Sign On" tab
2. Click "Identity Provider metadata" link
3. Save the XML file

Step 4: Upload to Cursor

1. Cursor Admin Dashboard > SSO
2. Select "SAML 2.0"
3. Upload the IdP metadata XML (or paste the metadata URL)
4. Save configuration

Step 5: Test

1. Open Cursor incognito
2. Sign in with your @company.com email
3. Should redirect to Okta login
4. After auth, return to Cursor authenticated

SSO Configuration: Microsoft Entra ID

Step 1: Register Enterprise Application

1. Azure Portal > Entra ID > Enterprise applications > New application
2. Create your own application > "Cursor IDE"
3. Select "Integrate any other application you don't find in the gallery (Non-gallery)"

Step 2: Configure SAML

In the enterprise app > Single sign-on > SAML:

Basic SAML Configuration:
  Identifier (Entity ID):     https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml
  Reply URL (ACS URL):        https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml/callback
  Sign-on URL:                https://cursor.com

Attributes & Claims:
  Unique User Identifier:     user.mail
  email:                      user.mail
  name:                       user.displayname

Step 3: Download Federation Metadata XML

In Entra ID app > SAML Signing Certificate > Download "Federation Metadata XML"

Step 4: Upload to Cursor

Same as Okta Step 4: Admin Dashboard > SSO > Upload metadata.

SSO Configuration: Google Workspace

Step 1: Create SAML App

1. Google Admin Console > Apps > Web and mobile apps > Add app > Add custom SAML app
2. App name: "Cursor IDE"

Step 2: Configure

ACS URL:        https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml/callback
Entity ID:      https://cursor.com/api/auth/saml
Name ID format: EMAIL
Name ID:        Basic Information > Primary email

Step 3: Download IdP Metadata

Google provides this during app creation. Save the metadata XML.

Step 4: Upload to Cursor

Admin Dashboard > SSO > Upload metadata.

SCIM Provisioning (Enterprise Only)

SCIM 2.0 automatically syncs users and groups from your IdP to Cursor:

What SCIM Handles

SCIM Setup (Okta Example)

1. Cursor Admin Dashboard > SCIM > Generate SCIM token

2. In Okta > Cursor app > Provisioning > Enable SCIM

3. Configure:

   SCIM connector base URL: https://cursor.com/api/scim/v2
   Unique identifier field: email
   Authentication mode: Bearer token
   Bearer token: [paste token from Cursor]
   

4. Enable: Create Users, Deactivate Users, Push Groups

Domain Verification

Required before SSO activation:

1. Cursor Admin Dashboard > Domains > Add domain

2. Add DNS TXT record:

   Type:  TXT
   Host:  _cursor-verification
   Value: cursor-verify=xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
   

3. Wait for DNS propagation (up to 48 hours, usually minutes)

4. Click "Verify" in Cursor admin

Rollout Strategy

Phase 1: Pilot (1 week)

[ ] Configure SSO with test users only
[ ] Verify sign-in flow works end-to-end
[ ] Test: new user SSO sign-in creates Cursor account
[ ] Test: sign-out and re-sign-in preserves settings
[ ] Test: IdP session timeout triggers re-auth in Cursor
[ ] Document any issues or friction points

Phase 2: Gradual Rollout (2 weeks)

[ ] Enable SSO for one team/department
[ ] Monitor sign-in success rate in admin dashboard
[ ] Collect feedback on the auth experience
[ ] Resolve any IdP attribute mapping issues

Phase 3: Organization-Wide

[ ] Enable SSO requirement for all users
[ ] Disable password-based login (optional)
[ ] Enable SCIM for automatic provisioning
[ ] Set up IdP group → Cursor role mapping
[ ] Document SSO in company IT wiki

Troubleshooting

Enterprise Considerations

• MFA enforcement: Apply MFA policy at the IdP level (Okta/Entra). Cursor defers to IdP for MFA.
• Session timeout: Configure session lifetime in IdP. Cursor respects IdP session expiry.
• Emergency access: Keep one admin account with email/password login in case SSO is misconfigured
• Compliance: SSO provides centralized access logging at the IdP level for audit trails
• Cost: SSO is included in Business ($40/user/mo) and Enterprise plans. No additional SSO fee.

Resources

• Cursor SSO Documentation
• Cursor Enterprise
• SAML 2.0 Specification
• Okta SAML Guide