There are 2 types of users within the systems.
Basic
The user is created locally and authenticates within the system.
Authenticates to a 3rd party provider
There are numerous methods of authenticating users.
Basic
No 3rd party integration required
Active Directory LDAP
Google
OKTA
Azure AD
AuthO
Advantages of utilizing 3rd party login providers
Failed Login Attempt Visibility and Reporting
Single Sign On
Multifactor Authentication
Auto-Creation of Users
Automated Provisioning
Fewer IT Tickets
Internal Resolution of User Tickets
No Need to Contact 3rd Party to Resolve User Logins
Time Saving
Auto-creation of user accounts based upon multiple criteria.
User must be in a specific security group
User must be able to authenticate successfully to a known 3rd party
No authentication required, just create a new basic user with new login email address