Defining SAML service provider settings in Access Control is the first step in configuring single sign-on with OKTA. At the end of this first step, the information provided in the downloaded metadata file is used for Creating a SAML Service Provider Application in OKTA.
To define SAML Service Provider Settings in Access Control:
In the Access Control portal, navigate to the SAML Service Provider settings (Access Control > Settings > SAML Settings > Service Provider).
Define the relevant information, provided by the Service Provider, to the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
SP Certificate File | Certificate that is used to sign the SAML request (default provided). |
Password | Service Provider Certificate file password |
Issuer (Service Provider) | The unique identifier of the Service Provider (e.g. http{s}://{server}:{port}). |
Click Update to save the changes.
Click the Download Metadata link and save the metadata file.