Just-in-Time (JIT) provisioning allows Files.com to automatically create user accounts the moment a user logs in through a configured identity provider. This approach offers a fast and easy way to onboard users without requiring manual account setup or synchronization.

Files.com supports JIT provisioning with a wide range of identity providers including Microsoft Entra ID, OneLogin, JumpCloud, Auth0, and others.

When to Use JIT vs SCIM

JIT provisioning is useful when you want to create users automatically at login without managing them in advance. It works well for simple environments that do not require group synchronization, user updates, or automated deactivation.

SCIM is preferred when you need to manage users over time. SCIM supports automatic user updates, group membership synchronization, and user deactivation. It is especially important when using Microsoft Entra ID, which sends group identifiers as unreadable UUIDs during JIT provisioning. SCIM avoids this limitation by managing groups properly.

Choose JIT if you only need to create users once and do not rely on groups or lifecycle changes. Choose SCIM if you need to manage access, roles, and user status automatically.

Setting Up JIT Provisioning

To enable JIT provisioning, add a new identity provider in Files.com and choose Use JIT Provisioning under Provisioning Method. Files.com will then create user accounts automatically when users log in for the first time. You can customize the provisioning behavior using the available configuration options.

Configuration Options