SAML Federation Wizard

Complete Federation Setup Guide

Step 1: Initial Setup

1. Sign in to your Azure portal

2. Navigate to "Enterprise applications"

3. Click "New application"

4. Select "Create your own application"

5. Enter application name:

Step 2: Basic SAML Configuration

1. Go to "Single sign-on" in the left menu

2. Select "SAML"

3. Configure basic SAML settings:

Tip: Always test these URLs in a browser to ensure they're accessible before proceeding.

Step 3: Advanced Configuration

Setting Application Owners

  1. Navigate to "Owners" in the left menu
  2. Click "Add owners"
  3. Search and select users to be owners
  4. Click "Select" to confirm
Best Practice: Always assign at least two owners for backup purposes.

Custom Attributes Configuration

  1. In SAML configuration, go to "User Attributes & Claims"
  2. Click "Edit" or "Add new claim" to modify claims
  3. Configure attributes:
    • Name: Attribute name as expected by your application
    • Namespace: Usually http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2005/05/identity/claims
    • Source: User attribute or Transformation
Important: Verify attribute names and formats with your application provider.

User and Group Assignment

  1. Go to "Users and groups" in the left menu
  2. Click "Add user/group"
  3. Select users or groups to assign
  4. Configure assignment settings:
    • Select role (if applicable)
    • Set assignment type (User/Group)
Tip: Use groups for easier management of large user sets.

SAML Signing Certificate Settings

Important: Keep your certificates secure and monitor expiration dates.

Token Encryption Configuration

  1. Navigate to "Token encryption" in the Properties section
  2. Enable token encryption
  3. Upload your application's encryption certificate
  4. Configure encryption settings:
    • Select encryption algorithm
    • Choose key encryption method
    • Set encryption certificate
Security Note: Token encryption provides an additional layer of security for sensitive SAML assertions. Only enable if required by your application.

Application Visibility Settings

  1. Go to "Properties" in the left menu
  2. Find "Visible to users?"
  3. Toggle visibility setting
  4. Save changes
Note: Hidden apps are still accessible via direct URL.

Step 4: Troubleshooting Guide