SAML

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based standard for exchanging authentication and authorization data between security domains. The Service Provider must enroll with an Identity Provider and obtain an Issuer URL.

How it Works

First, Single Sign-On Settings are configured for SAML in the platform, then a link to the AgileApps Cloud platform is created in the corporate website/portal. Note: the link can be named or branded in any way, as specified by the Service Provider.

Users logged into a corporate website/portal can click the link and are then automatically logged into the AgileApps Cloud platform, without requiring additional authentication.

For example, an employee of ABC Company logs into the corporate website, which includes a link to the AgileApps Cloud platform on the landing page. The user clicks the link and is automatically logged in, without requiring a second login.

Enabling SAML in the Platform

1. Click Settings > Administration > Single Sign-On
2. Click the [Edit] button
3. For Single Sign-On Settings, choose SAML.
4. Fill in the SAML Settings
5. Click [Save]

SAML Settings

1. Version

   SAML Version

   • Choose from Version 1.0 or Version 2.0

   Issuer

   The Issuer URL acts as a identity provider, which is an entity that authenticates a user or maintains user's credentials. The Identity Provider issues a URL, which is used to contact this provider during the login process.

   • Syntax:The URL and Port Number must be specified using a FQDN or an IP address, for example:

   • www.abc.com:9090
   • 192.168.1.10
   • abc.def.com

   User Id Type

   Determines the type of identifier

   • Choose from UserId or Federated Id, where:

   • UserId is the Record Id of the user that is logged in
   • Federated Identity acts as a user's authentication across multiple IT systems or organizations. Learn more: Federated Identity.

   User Id Location

   Specifies an attribute tag that defines the location of the User Id

   • Choose from Subject or Attribute

   Issuer Certificate

   Issuer certificate is used to sign and verify SAML messages. Requires a valid x509 issuer certificate.

   • Choose one of the following options:

   • Paste the Issuer Certificate in the text area

   • Navigate to the Issuer Certificate section, then select and load a file containing the Issuer Certificate