Overview
This guide provides instructions for enabling single sign-on (SSO) to Brainfuse Online Tutoring using Basic LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability). Basic LTI is supported by most major LMS platforms, including many IMS-certified systems.
A full list of IMS-certified LMS platforms is available on the IMS Global website.
Integration Instructions
Step 1: Tool Configuration
Please refer to your LMS-specific documentation for instructions on how to configure a Basic LTI Tool. During setup, Brainfuse will supply you with the necessary credentials and URLs.
Configure the tool with the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
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| Tool ID | Unique alphanumeric identifier of your choice (used to distinguish this tool within your LMS). |
| Tool Name | Display name shown to users (e.g., “Brainfuse Online Tutoring”). |
| Tool URL |
Provided by Brainfuse during account setup. (e.g., https://landing.brainfuse.com) |
| Tool GUID | Unique value that identifies this tool to the Brainfuse authentication system. Supplied by Brainfuse. |
| Tool Secret | Secret key used to securely sign and validate requests. Keep this key private and secure. |
Step 2: User Attribute Requirements
The following fields must be enabled and passed during LTI launch for proper user authentication and service delivery:
User ID
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This field is required.
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It must be a unique alphanumeric value per student.
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The value should persist across semesters and academic years.
Email Address
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Ensure the email field is enabled and required.
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Email is essential for Brainfuse to send service-related communications, including:
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Writing Lab submissions
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24/7 Question Center replies
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Scheduled Session reminders
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Refer to your LMS's Basic LTI settings to enable these fields accordingly.
Security Note
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The Tool Secret is used to sign LTI requests using an encrypted hash.
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Brainfuse uses this hash to verify the authenticity of incoming requests.
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Never expose the Tool Secret in a URL or publicly accessible location.
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