Single Sign-On (SSO) Settings

On the Configuration > Settings tab, you can specify SSO Settings.

IdP Configuration Instructions

Under SSO Settings on the Configuration > Settings tab, you can specify the following IdP Configuration Instructions settings.

SSO SETTINGS / IdP CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS

Settings

Description

Single Sign On URL

This field lists the application’s single sign-on URL. You will need to enter this URL into the settings for your chosen Identity Provider.

Account Key

Set this field in your Identity Provider (IdP) as a SAML attribute named accountKey.

Generate and Show Key

Click to generate and display the Account Key.

Note:This key is not stored on the Software Vulnerability Manager server. Make sure that you keep it in a safe place. If you lose it, you may regenerate the key, but doing so will invalidate the old key.

Service Provider Metadata URL

Lists the Service Provider Metadata URL.

Service Provider Configuration

Under SSO Settings on the Configuration > Settings tab, you can specify the following Service Provider Configuration settings.

SSO SETTINGS / SERVICE PROVIDER CONFIGURATION

Settings

Description

SSO Enabled

Select this option to enable Single Sign-On.

Disable standard login

If you are using Single Sign-On at your organization, select this option to disable standard login options for all of your users (except root).

Important:Before selecting this option, make sure that SSO is working correctly, to prevent user lockout.

Upload IdP Metadata XML file

Select this option if you want to upload the IdP metadata XML file.

Provide IdP Metadata URL

Select this option if you want to enter the identity provider metadata URL into the IdP Metadata URL field.

Automatically create new users

Select this option to automatically create new users.

Default groups for new users

Specify the default group for new users.

Note:For more information on Single Sign-On, see Configure Single Sign-On (SSO).