Source: https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-sso

# nylas dashboard sso

Authenticate via SSO directly

Written by [Qasim Muhammad](https://cli.nylas.com/authors/qasim-muhammad) Staff SRE

Published February 13, 2026

Updated June 21, 2026

## What does nylas dashboard sso do?

The nylas dashboard sso command authenticates via SSO directly. It is part of the Dashboard commands, which manage your Nylas account, applications, API keys, and organizations.

## Usage

```bash
nylas dashboard sso
```

## Flags

| Flag | Description |
| --- | --- |
| --json | Output as JSON |
| --no-color | Disable color output |
| --verbose(-v) | Enable verbose output |
| --config | Custom config file path |
| --help(-h) | Show help for the command |
| --limit | Limit results (most list commands) |
| --yes(-y) | Skip confirmations |

## Examples

The nylas dashboard sso command authenticates via SSO directly.

### JSON output for scripting

```bash
nylas dashboard sso --json
```

## Troubleshooting

### Command not found or fails

Run `nylas auth config` and `nylas auth login` to authenticate first.

## Related commands

[nylas dashboard apps apikeys createCreate a new API key](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-apps-apikeys-create)

[nylas dashboard apps apikeys listList API keys for active app](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-apps-apikeys-list)

[nylas dashboard apps createCreate a new application](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-apps-create)

[nylas dashboard apps listList your Nylas applications.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-apps-list)

[nylas dashboard apps useSet active application](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-apps-use)

[nylas dashboard domains checkCheck whether a domain is already registered in your organization.](https://cli.nylas.com/docs/commands/dashboard-domains-check)

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Run `nylas dashboard sso --help` for full help output.