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title: "How to create a SAML application with Okta"
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updated: 2026-03-04T12:03:10Z
published: 2026-03-04T14:36:29Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/administration-how-to-create-a-saml-application-with-okta"
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# How to create a SAML application with Okta

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](/docs/administration-how-to-add-the-saml-provider-to-senhasegura).

## 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.