OAuth authentication in MCP Gateway

One of the MCP Gateway control plane features includes native identity provider (IdP) integration with the identity systems your organization already uses. Connect to leading IdPs, such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Google Workspace, JumpCloud, and more. With this integration, users and agents sign in through your existing SSO and governance model instead of separate credentials.

MCP Gateway supports OAuth-based authentication for remote MCP servers, enabling a more secure and streamlined connection process. You can authenticate servers with a few clicks, eliminating the need to manage tokens manually or navigate complex setup steps.

How it works

1. Connect a server
   When adding a new MCP server to MCP Gateway, you’ll see an option to authenticate with OAuth.

2. One-click login
   MCP Gateway will redirect you to the server’s authorization flow. Once you approve access, the connection is established automatically.

3. Automatic token management
   Tokens are exchanged and refreshed securely in the background. You do not need to store, rotate, or manage credentials manually.

4. Seamless profile integration
   Authenticated servers are linked to your active profile, meaning you can switch between tool groups and contexts without re-authentication.