What you'll need
Before you start, ensure you have the following values that you will need to complete the configuration of the integration.
From the Identity Provider
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These values will come from the Identity Provider.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| Entity ID | The Identifier of the IdP entity, must be a URI |
| Single Sign On URL | URL target of the IdP where the Authentication Request Message will be sent |
| Single Logout URL | URL location of the IdP where SLO Request will be sent (if supported) |
| X509Cert | Public x509 certificate of the IdP |
| User email attribute | The SAML attribute that contains the email address for the user |
| First name attribute | The SAML attribute that contains the user's first name |
| Last name attribute | The SAML attribute that contains the user's last name |
Examples of these values from common Identity Providers are listed below for reference.
For the Service Provider
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These values you will need to generate for your account.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| X509Cert | Public x509 certificate to used to secure and verify messages received from the IdP |
| Private key | The private key for the X509Cert |
Use OpenSSL or a similar cryptographic library to generate the X509 Certificate and Private Key for your account.
Enable SAML Admin Authentication Integration
- Navigate to the SAML Admin Authentication entry within the Integrations Hub.
- Enable the integration by toggling the Enable Integration toggle to the on position.