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Apereo CAS

Enterprise Single Sign-On and multi-protocol authentication system for web applications.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars4.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
Cas ProtocolEnterprise SsoSpring BootSaml OidcSecurityJava
Overview

Why consider Apereo CAS?

Apereo CAS (Central Authentication Service) is an enterprise single sign-on server written in Java. Supporting CAS protocol, SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, OAuth2, and WS-Federation, it authenticates millions of users in universities and corporations.

Guided learning

Learn Apereo CAS by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Apereo CAS

Apereo CAS provides federated Single Sign-On with multi-factor authentication (Duo, FIDO2, WebAuthn) and attribute release policies.

Installation

Deploy CAS overlays using Java and Spring Boot.

Apereo CAS is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Apereo CAS FAQs

Apereo CAS is listed as a Devops Infrastructure tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Apereo CAS is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Apereo CAS is listed as an alternative to Shibboleth. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.