How to create a SAML application with Okta

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In this article, you'll find a tutorial to create a SAML application in the user-provider tool Okta.

Supported Features

  • SP Initiated SSO (Through Segura login interface)
  • IDP-Initiated SSO (Through provider interface)

Requirements

  • Enable communication between the Segura and Okta platforms.
  • Access to your Okta administration settings.
  • When registering a user in Okta, that user's unique identifier must be the email address.
  • The same user can’t have multiple email addresses registered with Okta.
  • In the Okta integration scenario, when registering a user in Segura, the user's unique identifier must be the email address.

Steps for Creating a SAML Application

Caution
  • Okta reserves the right to modify the development environment without prior notice. As a result, the steps outlined in this guide may vary accordingly.
  1. With your Okta account, sign into your Okta Administrative portal.
  2. In the top left corner menu, select Applications > Catalog > All Integrations.
  3. Search for Segura SAML, SCIM app.
  4. Once the app integration is added, you will be redirected to the application's assignments page.
  5. Click on the Sign On tab then click the Edit link.
  6. In the Advanced Sign-on Settings:
    Info

    You can find both pieces of information in your Segura, under the Settings > SAML > Providers section. Click on the provider that was created for use with Okta.

    1. Segura URL field. Example: https://mysenhasegura
    2. Entity ID field. Example: MyApp
  7. Click Save.
  8. Stay on the Sign On tab, then click the "More details" disclosure under the SAML 2.0 Metadata details section.
  9. Copy the Sign n URL and download the Okta Signing Certificate to your computer. These will be used to complete your Segura SAML provider.

Log in on Segura with Okta integration

Using the Segura interface

  1. Access your Segura account by using your unique Segura URL. For example: https://mysenhasegura.com
  2. On the login page, click on Sign in with SSO
  3. Select the Okta icon
  4. Once the Okta login page loads, enter your Okta credentials.

Using the Okta Interface

  1. Access the Okta Dashboard using your credentials.
  2. Click My Apps on the side menu.
  3. Select the Segura App.

Do you still have questions? Reach out to the Segura Community.