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Automate Shelf User Provisioning
Without SCIM

Shelf does not currently offer SCIM-based user provisioning. Stepwork automates Shelf provisioning with 98% accuracy — no API required.

Shelf

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No SCIM Support
Category: Knowledge ManagementSign-On: SAMLSCIM: Not supported

Why This Is Painful

Primary: No SCIM
  • Manual roles
  • Content access drift
  • Offboarding gaps

Technical Constraint

SCIM Status: No SCIM; SAML is paid. Complexity Vector: Access to knowledge spaces is UI-managed, where Stepwork automates lifecycle changes.

How Stepwork Solves This

Avoid upgrading plans just for identity features. Shelf access still relies on UI permissions, which is why teams use Stepwork to automate Shelf flows with 98% accuracy without needing an API.

How Stepwork Authenticates to Shelf

Shelf supports SAML sign-on. Stepwork authenticates through your existing identity provider — the same way your employees do.

OktaMicrosoft Entra ID1PasswordGoogle Workspace
  • ✓Full MFA support — OTP, passkeys, push notifications
  • ✓Signs in via your SSO / identity provider
  • ✓No service accounts or separate credentials
  • ✓Every action logged and auditable for SOC2 / GDPR

Works Alongside Your Stack

Identity
OktaMicrosoft Entra ID
Compliance
VantaDrataSecureframe
Data
SalesforceZendeskConfluence

Frequently Asked Questions About Shelf Provisioning

Does Shelf support SCIM?

No. Shelf does not currently offer SCIM-based user provisioning, leaving IT teams to manage user lifecycle changes manually.

How do you automate user provisioning in Shelf?

Stepwork automates Shelf provisioning through interface automation — the same way a human would, but with 98% accuracy and no API required. Record the flow once, and Stepwork runs it on demand or on a schedule.

Is Stepwork secure for Shelf?

Yes. Stepwork authenticates to Shelf through your existing identity provider (Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, 1Password, etc.) and completes MFA natively — including OTP, passkeys, and push notifications. No separate credentials or service accounts are needed.

What are the risks of manual Shelf provisioning?

The primary risk is no scim. Additional risks include manual roles, content access drift, offboarding gaps. Stepwork eliminates these risks by automating the entire provisioning workflow.

Does Stepwork bypass Shelf MFA?

No. Stepwork completes MFA exactly like a human user — supporting OTP, passkeys, push notifications, and other methods. It signs in through your existing identity provider via SAML, mirroring your organization's security posture.

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