External applications

In order to display web content directly in the dashboard and create features specific to your institution, an external application will first need to be configured and then integrated with a plugin card. This will allow your institution to configure additional integrations with third-party services and other Jack Henry products, generate API keys to access the Banno API, and enable plugin item connections.

Configure an external application

Create sets up a new, custom external application, or you can select a previously created external application to edit. The following fields for a new external application will need to be completed:

Name

This customizable text field is used for internal reference within Banno People and the configured plugin card.

Client ID

This field auto-generates with an ID when a new external application or SSO is configured. The Client ID is used for authentication purposes, and institutions are unable to edit this field.

Client type

Select Confidential (uses client secret) if you are making the Banno API call from the server side. For plugin cards, we recommend making Banno API calls server side to avoid cross-domain issues.

Select Public (uses Proof Key Code Exchange - PKCE) if the API call will be made from the client side.

Client secret

For plugin cards, uncheck User consent required so the user maintains a seamless sign on experience with third-party content.

For API integrations, you want this box checked so the user is directed to the Sign in with Banno screen.

Redirect URIs

This customizable URI text field links to the responsive web page that loads within the plugin card and displays to the user. Although multiple URIs can be added, the plugin card framework only utilizes the first URI listed.

Additional/custom config suggested values

If needed, Banno sets and uses these fields internally for passing custom data into an SSO when needed. Institutions are unable to edit the fields.

Save

This saves the external application field information.

Delete

This button permanently deletes the external application.

After you Save the information, you will need to go back into the external application one more time and complete the following fields. This will need to be done so that you can utilize the external application.

Description (optional)

This customizable text field provides a brief description of the external application. It’s used for internal reference within Banno People and the configured plugin card.

Link type

The link type determines where the external application shows in the client apps. For plugin cards, select PluginCard.

Link title

This customizable text field provides a short caption describing the link type. It’s used for internal reference within Banno People and the configured plugin card.

Link description (optional)

This customizable text field provides a brief description of the link title. It’s used for internal reference within Banno People and the configured plugin card.

Banno scope claims

Banno uses these fields internally for direct API interactions. Institutions are unable to select the fields.

Enabled

Confirm this field is enabled. We recommend always leaving the external application enabled.

Finally, you will need to Save the newest information.

When you’re creating a plugin card and configuring its settings, you will see the external application listed as a dropdown integration option within the External application field.

Edit or delete an external application

Your institution can edit or delete an external application by selecting the specific one. Delete will permanently remove the external application and need to be reconfigured if you need it again.