Introduction

In today’s fast-moving digital world, enterprise clients expect advanced security and automation features like Single Sign-On (SSO), automated user provisioning, and detailed audit logging. If you’re building a SaaS product with Laravel, this guide will show you how to easily add these powerful features using Laravel WorkOS.

WorkOS is a developer-friendly platform that allows you to integrate enterprise-grade features—such as SSO, SCIM provisioning, directory sync, and audit logs—into your Laravel app with minimal effort. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break everything down in simple language, suitable for all age groups and experience levels.

What is WorkOS?

WorkOS is a tool designed to help developers build enterprise-ready applications. It abstracts the complexity of integrating protocols like SAML, SCIM, and OpenID Connect (OIDC), so you don’t have to build them from scratch.

Core Features of WorkOS:

• SSO (Single Sign-On)
• SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)
• Audit Logs
• Directory Sync
• Multi-Factor Authentication Enforcement

Why Use Laravel WorkOS?

Feature	Without WorkOS	With WorkOS
SSO	Requires complex SAML setup	Plug-and-play with Okta, Azure, Google
SCIM	Manual API design and sync logic	Built-in user provisioning
Audit Logs	Custom event tracking needed	Automatic, searchable logs
Directory Sync	Custom LDAP/AD integrations	Auto-sync with major providers
Maintenance	High overhead, brittle code	Secure and well-maintained APIs

Laravel WorkOS Integration Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Laravel 10 or newer installed
• Composer set up
• An active WorkOS account (Sign up here)
• API keys and Organization ID from WorkOS dashboard

Add the WorkOS PHP SDK:

composer require workos/workos-php-laravel

Add to your .env:

WORKOS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
WORKOS_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id_here

Part 1: Adding Enterprise SSO

SSO allows users to log in using their company credentials. WorkOS supports:

• Okta
• Azure AD
• Google Workspace
• OneLogin

Steps:

1. Create a connection in WorkOS dashboard for your provider.
2. In your Laravel app, configure the WorkOS SDK:

use WorkOS\WorkOS;

WorkOS::setApiKey(env('WORKOS_API_KEY'));
$workos = new WorkOS();

Redirect users to the SSO login URL:

$url = $workos->sso->getAuthorizationUrl([
  'organization' => 'org_123',
  'redirect_uri' => route('sso.callback'),
]);
return redirect($url);

4. Handle the callback and log the user in:

$profile = $workos->sso->getProfileAndToken($request->code);
$user = User::firstOrCreate([
  'email' => $profile->email
]);
Auth::login($user);

✅ You now have enterprise SSO in Laravel!

Part 2: SCIM Provisioning

SCIM allows automatic user creation, updating, and deletion from the client’s identity provider (like Okta).

Benefits:

• Fully automated user lifecycle
• Fewer errors and manual work
• Better enterprise support

Steps:

1. Enable SCIM provisioning from your WorkOS dashboard.
2. Configure a webhook in your Laravel app:

Route::post('/scim/webhook', [ScimController::class, 'handle']);

3. In ScimController, add:

public function handle(Request $request) {
  $event = $request->input('event');
  if ($event == 'user.created') {
    User::create([...]);
  } elseif ($event == 'user.updated') {
    // update logic
  } elseif ($event == 'user.deleted') {
    // delete logic
  }
  return response('OK', 200);
}

✅ Users are now synced automatically from the client’s system!

Part 3: Audit Logs

Audit Logs record user actions like login attempts, file access, or role changes. This is crucial for compliance (e.g. SOC2, GDPR).

Steps:

1. When events happen in Laravel (like login, logout), log them:

$workos->auditLogs->createEvent([
  'organization_id' => 'org_123',
  'event' => 'user.login',
  'actor' => [
    'id' => Auth::id(),
    'name' => Auth::user()->name,
  ],
  'timestamp' => now(),
]);

2. View logs from WorkOS dashboard or via API.

✅ Now your Laravel app has enterprise-level audit tracking!

Laravel WorkOS Feature Adoption Over Time

Year	SSO Adoption	SCIM Usage	Audit Logs Enabled
2022	20%	5%	10%
2023	40%	15%	25%
2024	65%	35%	50%
2025	85%	60%	75%

Final Thoughts

Laravel WorkOS is a game-changer if you’re building a SaaS product targeting enterprise customers. It saves you hundreds of development hours and gives you battle-tested, secure integrations for identity and compliance.

By integrating SSO, SCIM, and audit logging into your Laravel application, you’re not just offering convenience—you’re building trust with enterprise clients.

FAQs

Q. Is WorkOS free to use with Laravel?
A. WorkOS offers a free tier and paid plans depending on your usage and features.

Q. Can I use WorkOS with Laravel Jetstream or Breeze?
A. Yes! You can integrate it manually or extend your existing authentication flow.

Q. What SSO providers does WorkOS support?
A. Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, OneLogin, and many more.

Q. Is WorkOS secure and compliant?
A. Yes, WorkOS is SOC2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliant.

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