Configuring the SAML element with the Okta Active Directory federation metadata file

Last Updated : Aug 25, 2023 |

About this task

Use the Okta AD federation metadata file to configure Okta Active Directory (AD) as the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) identity provider (IdP).

Before you begin

Ensure to log in to Application Center Administration as an account administrator.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation tree, click Element Inventory.
  2. On the Elements page, click New > SAML.
  3. On the SAML Server page, type the server name in the Name field.
  4. In the Display Name field, type the display name for the server.
  5. In the MetaData File section, click Select XML File to browse and select the federation metadata file.
  6. To upload the metadata file, click Upload.
  7. Select the following check boxes:
    • HTTP-POST Binding Response

    • HTTP-POST Binding for AuthnRequest

  8. Click Save.