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Configure OpenID Connect for ClickUp with Microsoft Entra

This guide explains how to configure OpenID Connect for ClickUp using Microsoft Entra so your team can sign in securely with a centralized identity provider.

By following these steps, admins can connect a Microsoft Entra application to ClickUp, enable single sign-on (SSO), and manage authentication through modern OpenID Connect standards.

Prerequisites for Microsoft Entra and ClickUp integration

Before configuring OpenID Connect, make sure you meet these requirements:

  • Admin access to your ClickUp Workspace security settings.
  • Admin privileges in your Microsoft Entra tenant.
  • Permission to create and manage app registrations in Microsoft Entra.
  • A clear rollout plan for user sign-in changes in your organization.

Confirm these items first so the ClickUp configuration process is smooth and uninterrupted.

Create a Microsoft Entra application for ClickUp

To start, you need to register an application in Microsoft Entra that will represent ClickUp as an OpenID Connect client.

Step 1: Register the application

  1. Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.
  2. Go to Microsoft Entra ID > App registrations.
  3. Select New registration.
  4. Enter a name that clearly references ClickUp, for example, “ClickUp OpenID SSO”.
  5. Under Supported account types, choose the appropriate option for your organization.
  6. In the Redirect URI section, select Web and add the redirect URL provided by ClickUp in your Workspace security settings.
  7. Select Register to create the application.

Once created, this Microsoft Entra app will be used to connect OpenID Connect authentication to ClickUp.

Step 2: Capture essential IDs and endpoints

After registration, collect the values needed later in ClickUp:

  • Application (client) ID
  • Directory (tenant) ID
  • OpenID Connect metadata endpoint, derived from your tenant

You can view these details from the Overview page of your Microsoft Entra application.

Configure authentication settings for ClickUp

Next, you must configure the authentication details in Microsoft Entra to match the values ClickUp expects for OpenID Connect.

Step 3: Set redirect URIs and logout URL

  1. Open your Microsoft Entra app registration.
  2. Go to Authentication.
  3. Verify the Redirect URIs section includes the exact redirect URL shown in the ClickUp OpenID Connect configuration screen.
  4. If ClickUp provides a logout URL, add it under Front-channel logout URL or the relevant field, depending on your Entra interface.
  5. Save your changes.

Accurate redirect URIs are critical; if they do not match ClickUp, sign-in will fail.

Step 4: Configure supported account types and tokens

Confirm that authentication settings match your organization’s requirements:

  • Check the supported account types align with who needs access to ClickUp.
  • Ensure ID tokens are enabled so OpenID Connect can pass identity information to ClickUp.

These settings ensure users can successfully authenticate from Microsoft Entra into ClickUp.

Create a client secret for ClickUp

Your OpenID Connect configuration needs a client secret that ClickUp will use to communicate securely with Microsoft Entra.

Step 5: Generate a client secret

  1. In your app registration, navigate to Certificates & secrets.
  2. Select New client secret.
  3. Add a recognizable description, like “ClickUp OIDC secret”.
  4. Choose an appropriate expiration period based on your security policy.
  5. Select Add.
  6. Copy the Value of the secret and store it in a secure location.

The secret value is required when you configure OpenID Connect in ClickUp and cannot be retrieved later once you leave the page.

Configure OpenID Connect in ClickUp

With the Microsoft Entra app set up, you can now complete the configuration on the ClickUp side.

Step 6: Open ClickUp security settings

  1. Sign in to your ClickUp Workspace with an admin account.
  2. Go to your Workspace settings.
  3. Navigate to the Security or Single Sign-On section (location may vary depending on your plan and interface).
  4. Locate the option to enable OpenID Connect.

Once in the correct section, you will have fields to connect your Microsoft Entra configuration to ClickUp.

Step 7: Enter Microsoft Entra details in ClickUp

  1. Paste the Client ID (Application ID) from Microsoft Entra into the corresponding field in ClickUp.
  2. Paste the Client secret value you created earlier.
  3. Provide the Tenant ID or issuer value, if requested.
  4. Enter the OpenID Connect metadata URL or discovery endpoint associated with your Microsoft Entra tenant.
  5. Review any additional fields such as scopes, issuer, or audience, confirming they match Microsoft Entra defaults or ClickUp recommendations.
  6. Save your configuration.

After saving, ClickUp will use these settings to communicate securely with Microsoft Entra for OpenID Connect authentication.

Test ClickUp OpenID Connect sign-in

Before rolling out to all users, test the connection between Microsoft Entra and ClickUp.

Step 8: Validate sign-in flow

  • Open a new browser window or private browsing session.
  • Navigate to your ClickUp sign-in page.
  • Select the option to log in using your OpenID Connect or Microsoft Entra provider.
  • Complete the sign-in flow with a test user account.

Confirm that:

  • You are redirected to Microsoft Entra to authenticate.
  • After signing in, you are returned to ClickUp successfully.
  • No unexpected consent prompts or errors appear.

If any issues occur, check client ID, secret, redirect URI, and metadata endpoint values in both systems for accuracy.

Manage users and enforce ClickUp SSO

Once testing is successful, you can manage how your organization uses OpenID Connect for ClickUp access.

Step 9: Decide on enforcement strategy

Depending on your Workspace settings and plan, you may be able to:

  • Allow both password-based sign-in and OpenID Connect.
  • Enforce sign-in exclusively through Microsoft Entra for ClickUp.
  • Limit SSO to specific members or groups.

Configure these options in your ClickUp security area to match your compliance and security policies.

Troubleshooting ClickUp and Microsoft Entra integration

If problems arise during configuration, review the common areas below:

  • Incorrect redirect URI: Ensure the URL in Microsoft Entra exactly matches the redirect URL from ClickUp.
  • Expired or missing client secret: Regenerate a new client secret and update it in ClickUp.
  • Metadata endpoint issues: Verify the OpenID Connect discovery URL is valid for your tenant.
  • Permissions or account types: Make sure supported account types in Microsoft Entra align with who needs ClickUp access.

For a detailed, authoritative walkthrough, consult the official documentation at Configure OpenID Connect for Microsoft Entra.

Further optimization for ClickUp security

After OpenID Connect is working, consider additional security and governance improvements:

  • Review conditional access policies in Microsoft Entra for ClickUp usage.
  • Enable multi-factor authentication for users accessing ClickUp.
  • Regularly rotate client secrets tied to ClickUp applications.
  • Audit sign-in logs to ensure the integration behaves as expected.

If you need expert help with SSO rollout, security policy design, or broader workspace optimization, you can work with specialists at Consultevo.

By carefully following these steps and validating each part of the configuration, you can establish reliable OpenID Connect authentication between Microsoft Entra and ClickUp, giving your organization a secure and centralized sign-in experience.

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