SiteMinder Authentication

SiteMinder authentication provides an additional layer of security for data on a DXA account.

Enabling SiteMinder authentication on a DXA account

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

  2. In the Site Minder area, select Site Minder Integration Enabled.SiteMinder authentication integration settings

  3. Provide the following connection details:

    • Site Minder Host

    • (Optional) Site Minder Port

    • Site Minder API ID

    • Site Minder Resource

  4. Click Save.

SiteMinder authentication is now enabled on the account.

Adding SiteMinder authentication to DXA users

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

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

    The Siteminder User text box appears.SiteMinder authentication settings with Siteminder User text box

  3. In the Siteminder User text box, enter the user's SiteMinder username.

  4. Click Save User.