# Get started with ZBrain XPLR

ZBrain XPLR’s multi-tenant SaaS-based architecture introduces a secure, company-specific sign-in experience that ensures each organization (tenant) accesses its own isolated environment.

This guide helps you:

* Get started with ZBrain XPLR- sign in with your corporate credentials
* Access ZBrain XPLR via tenant-specific URLs
* Pick the right authentication path
* Navigate the login and logout flows

### Accessing ZBrain XPLR <a href="#accessing-zbrain-xplr" id="accessing-zbrain-xplr"></a>

#### Tenant-specific login URLs <a href="#tenant-specific-login-urls" id="tenant-specific-login-urls"></a>

Every organization is assigned a unique login URL that automatically applies the correct tenant context. Users are taken directly to their company environment, eliminating the need for repetitive email entry or tenant selection and ensuring a secure, streamlined login experience.

**🔗 URL Format**

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
https://aixplr.thehackettgroup.com/<company-name>/sign-in
```

{% endcode %}

**Example**

If your company is **ABC Corp**, your login URL would be:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
https://aixplr.thehackettgroup.com/abccorp/sign-in
```

{% endcode %}

**Default tenant: Hackett**

If no company name is specified, users are redirected to the default tenant:

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
https://aixplr.thehackettgroup.com/thehackettgroup/sign-in
```

{% endcode %}

## Sign-in options for ZBrain XPLR <a href="#sign-in-options-for-zbrain-xplr" id="sign-in-options-for-zbrain-xplr"></a>

### Authentication methods overview <a href="#authentication-methods-overview" id="authentication-methods-overview"></a>

ZBrain XPLR supports three primary sign-in methods:

1. **SSO authentication** (Google or Microsoft) - *Recommended for enterprise users*
2. **Email & password** - *Standard credential-based login*
3. **Email-only entry** - *For initial tenant verification and SSO routing*

<figure><img src="/files/oshWXeHBzsDHFpzUa1fD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Method 1: SSO authentication <a href="#method-1-sso-authentication" id="method-1-sso-authentication"></a>

#### Step 1: Select your SSO provider <a href="#step-1-select-your-sso-provider" id="step-1-select-your-sso-provider"></a>

From your company-specific sign-in page (`https://app.domain.com/<your-company>/signin`), choose your SSO option:

* **Sign in with Google** – for Google Workspace users
* **Sign in with Microsoft** – for Microsoft 365 or Azure AD users

#### Step 2: Redirect to secure login portal <a href="#step-2-redirect-to-secure-login-portal" id="step-2-redirect-to-secure-login-portal"></a>

After clicking your preferred provider, you will be redirected to Google or Microsoft’s secure authentication page

#### Step 3: Enter corporate credentials <a href="#step-3-enter-corporate-credentials" id="step-3-enter-corporate-credentials"></a>

After being redirected to Google or Microsoft’s secure sign-in page:

* You will see a list of your logged-in accounts
* Select your work account associated with your Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 environment
* If you are not already signed in to your provider, you may be prompted to enter your credentials at this stage

If Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is enabled, follow your company’s MFA prompts.

#### Step 4: Grant permissions (if prompted) <a href="#step-4-grant-permissions-if-prompted" id="step-4-grant-permissions-if-prompted"></a>

* On your first sign-in, you may be prompted to grant access permissions to ZBrain XPLR
* This step authorizes ZBrain XPLR to securely access your organization’s Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 account, completing the SSO integration and placing you in the correct company.

#### Step 5: Redirect to ZBrain XPLR <a href="#step-5-redirect-to-zbrain-xplr" id="step-5-redirect-to-zbrain-xplr"></a>

* After successful authentication, you will be automatically redirected to your organization’s ZBrain XPLR dashboard.
* You are now signed in and ready to begin using the platform.

### Method 2: Email & password sign-in <a href="#method-2-email-and-password-sign-in" id="method-2-email-and-password-sign-in"></a>

#### Step-by-step process <a href="#step-by-step-process" id="step-by-step-process"></a>

1. **Navigate to your company URL**

{% code lineNumbers="true" %}

```
https://aixplr.thehackettgroup.com/company-name/sign-in
```

{% endcode %}

2. **Enter your credentials**

* **Email address:** Your registered work email
* **Password:** Your ZBrain XPLR password

<figure><img src="/files/A3TDUdxzSft1Jw0yF0m1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. **Click ‘Sign in’**
   * The system validates your credentials
   * Successful authentication redirects you to your workspace

### Method 3: Email-only sign-in <a href="#method-3-email-only-sign-in" id="method-3-email-only-sign-in"></a>

* **Step 1:** Enter your work email address
* **Step 2:** Click ‘Continue’
* **Step 3:** The system validates the email domain.

  * If the domain matches a registered tenant, the workflow proceeds.
  * If not, the user sees “Organization not found.”

  If you are a registered user, the system automatically routes you to the appropriate authentication method based on your organization's configuration.

<figure><img src="/files/D6aNVwFMekfYoOLm4jtF" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Tenant-aware URL persistence <a href="#tenant-aware-url-persistence" id="tenant-aware-url-persistence"></a>

ZBrain XPLR consistently retains tenant context across navigation, page refreshes, and sessions, ensuring seamless return to the appropriate workspace without additional steps or re-authentication.

#### After logging out behavior <a href="#after-logging-out-behavior" id="after-logging-out-behavior"></a>

When you log out of ZBrain XPLR, the platform ensures you remain within your organization's context. After logging out, you are redirected back to your company-specific sign-in page.

For example, if you originally signed in at "<https://aixplr.thehackettgroup.com/abccorp/sign-in>", you will be redirected. This helps prevent confusion and ensures a smooth re-login experience for users within the same tenant environment.


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