# Configure an external identity provider

To configure an external identity provider, start by accessing the Keycloak administration console. Refer to [Accessing Keycloak admin console](/akamas-docs/managing-akamas/users-management/accessing-keycloak-admin-console.md) for detailed instructions.

Within the **Akamas** realm, navigate to the **Identity Providers** section.

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The configuration steps will vary based on the provider you are integrating with. Select the appropriate guide below:

* [Azure Active Directory](/akamas-docs/managing-akamas/users-management/configure-an-external-identity-provider/azure-active-directory.md)
* [Google](/akamas-docs/managing-akamas/users-management/configure-an-external-identity-provider/google.md)

If you need to limit the number of user session logins for this provider, refer to [Limit users sessions](/akamas-docs/managing-akamas/users-management/limit-users-sessions.md).


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