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This vid helps get started w/ Vimeo SSO.

i. Vimeo SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) is a standardized protocol used for automating the exchange of user identity information between identity providers (IdPs) and service providers. SCIM is particularly useful for managing user accounts in bulk, ensuring that user data is consistent and up-to-date across multiple platforms.

Here’s an overview of what Vimeo SCIM is, its benefits, and how it can be utilized:

### What is SCIM?

SCIM is a standard designed to simplify the management of user identities in cloud-based applications and services. It allows for the automatic provisioning, de-provisioning, and updating of user accounts, making it easier for organizations to manage their user data.

### Benefits of SCIM

1. **Automation**: SCIM automates the process of user account creation, updates, and deletion, reducing the administrative burden.
2. **Consistency**: Ensures that user information is consistent across different platforms and services.
3. **Security**: Enhances security by ensuring that user accounts are deactivated or deleted promptly when a user leaves the organization.
4. **Efficiency**: Reduces the time and effort needed to manage user accounts manually.

### Vimeo and SCIM

Vimeo, as a service provider, can integrate with identity providers that support SCIM to manage user accounts more efficiently. This integration is particularly beneficial for businesses and organizations that use Vimeo for video hosting and need to manage multiple user accounts.

### How SCIM Works with Vimeo

1. **Provisioning**: When a new user is added to the identity provider, SCIM automatically creates a corresponding user account on Vimeo.
2. **De-provisioning**: When a user is removed from the identity provider, SCIM automatically deactivates or deletes the corresponding user account on Vimeo.
3. **Updates**: Any changes to user attributes (e.g., name, email, role) in the identity provider are automatically reflected in the user’s Vimeo account.

### Setting Up SCIM with Vimeo

To set up SCIM with Vimeo, follow these general steps:

1. **Verify SCIM Support**: Ensure that your identity provider supports the SCIM protocol.
2. **Access Vimeo SCIM Endpoint**: Vimeo will provide a SCIM endpoint URL that your identity provider can use to communicate with Vimeo’s user management system.
3. **Configure Identity Provider**: Set up your identity provider to use the SCIM endpoint provided by Vimeo. This typically involves entering the endpoint URL and any necessary authentication details.
4. **Map User Attributes**: Map the user attributes in your identity provider to the corresponding fields in Vimeo. This ensures that user data is correctly synchronized.
5. **Test Integration**: Test the SCIM integration to ensure that user provisioning, de-provisioning, and updates are working correctly.

### Examples of Identity Providers

Common identity providers that support SCIM and can be integrated with Vimeo include:

- **Okta**
- **Azure Active Directory**
- **OneLogin**
- **Ping Identity**

### Conclusion

SCIM integration with Vimeo simplifies the management of user identities, making it easier for organizations to keep their user data accurate and up-to-date across platforms. By automating the provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts, SCIM reduces administrative overhead and enhances security.

For specific details and instructions on how to set up SCIM with Vimeo, you should refer to the documentation provided by Vimeo and your identity provider. This documentation will provide the exact steps, configuration details, and any required parameters for a successful integration.