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title: "Single Sign on (SSO) Login Fails in 8x8 Work for Desktop"
slug: "single-sign-on-sso-login-fails-in-8x8-work-for-desktop"
updated: 2026-05-17T17:40:55Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:27:32Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/single-sign-on-sso-login-fails-in-8x8-work-for-desktop"
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# Single Sign on (SSO) Login Fails in 8x8 Work for Desktop

## Symptom

Unable to log into 8x8 Work for Desktop due to an *unable to sign in* error when logging in through Single Sign On (SSO).

## ![SSO_error.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/2000)

## Applies To

- 8x8 Work for Desktop
- SSO

## Resolution

Browser SSO logins are operating as expected.

1. Click **Use Single Sign On (browser)**.
2. Enter **8x8 username or company email** for SSO.
3. Enter **Password**.
4. Return to 8x8 Work for Desktop after authentication.