Configuring an Imprivata SAML v2.0 identity provider on Keycloak

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

About this task

To use Imprivata SSO capabilities and authenticate users, you must configure a SAML v2.0 identity provider on Keycloak.

Before you begin

  • Contact Imprivata to configure SSO functionality for your enterprise on the Imprivata side.

  • Obtain a configuration metadata file in XML format from Imprivata.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the Keycloak web administration interface.
  2. Navigate to Solution Realm > Identity Providers.
  3. Click Add provider and then select SAML v2.0.
  4. In Alias, type a name of you choice.

    For example, ImprivataSAML.

  5. Navigate to the Import External IDP Config section.
  6. Click Select file, navigate to the Imprivata configuration XML file that is stored on your computer, and then click Import.

    Keycloak imports the configuration data and populates the Single Sign-On Service URL field.

  7. From NameID Policy Format, select Email.
  8. Click Save.