SAML Authentication

SAML authentication provides an additional layer of security for data on a DXA account.
Note:

New users added with SAML authentication will not receive the first-time login email and must be manually given a link to their DXA instance. For more information, contact your DXA expert.

Enabling SAML authentication on a DXA account

  1. On the navigation bar, go to Settings button settings > Account Settings > Security and click SAML.SAML authentication settings

  2. In the SAML area, select SAML Integration Enabled.SAML authentication integration settings

  3. Provide the following details:

    • IdP Entity ID — Usually the main URL identifying the identity provider.

    • SSO URL — Single sign-on service URL

    • SLO URL — Single logout service URL

    • IdP x509 Cert — Identity provider certificate

  4. Scroll down to Login URL to make a note of the login URL for signing in to the DXA portal with SAML authentication.

  5. Click Save.

SAML authentication is now enabled on the account.

Adding SAML authentication to DXA users

  1. Add a role with a group name matching the relevant group name in the SAML account.

  2. When adding or editing a user, in the Authentication Provider dropdown menu, select SAML.

  3. Click Save User.