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Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin gives the ability to enable SAML Single Sign-On for your Umbraco applications. Using Single Sign-On you can use only one password to access your Umbraco application and services. Our plugin is compatible with all the SAML compliant identity providers. Here we will go through a step-by-step guide to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) between Umbraco and Okta considering Okta as IdP. To know more about the features we provide for Umbraco SSO, click here.

Select your umbraco version to configure SSO with:

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

Install from NuGet store
Manual Installation

NuGet Package
.NET CLI

PM> NuGet\Install-Package miniOrange.Umbraco8.SAML.SSO -Version 5.4.2

Download Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) module.
For Setting up the module, extract the umbraco-saml-sso-connector.zip, you will find a DLL file miniorange-saml-sso.dll, a configuration file saml.config and a integration.md file which contain the steps for adding the module into your application.

Add miniorange-saml-sso.dll in the bin folder (where your other DLL files exist) for your Umbraco site.
Register miniorangesamlsso module for your umbraco SSO according to the provided steps in the integration.md file.
Add the provided configuration file saml.config in the root directory for your umbraco site.

After integration, open your browser and browse the connector dashboard with the URL below:
https://<your-application-base-url>/?ssoaction=config
If the registration page or login page pops up, you have successfully added the miniOrange Umbraco SAML SSO connector to your application.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Umbraco SAML Registration

Configure Umbraco Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP

1. Configure Okta as IDP

There are below two ways with which you can get the SAML SP metadata to configure on your Okta end.

A] Using SAML metadata URL or metadata file:

Under the Service Provider Settings section, you can find the metadata URL as well as the option to download the SAML metadata
Copy metadata URL or download metadata file to configure the same on your Okta end.
You can refer to the below screenshot:

B] Uploading metadata manually:

From the Service Provider Settings section, you can copy the service provider metadata manually like SP Entity ID, ACS URL, Single Logout URL, and provide it to your identity provider for configuration.
You can refer to the below screenshot:

Under the Plugin Settings tab, select Okta as your identity provider from the list shown below:

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Select your IDP

There are two ways detailed below with which you can get the SAML SP metadata to configure onto your Okta end.

A] Using SAML metadata URL or metadata file:

In the Plugin Settings menu, look for Service Provider settings. Under that, you can find the metadata URL as well as the option to download the SAML metadata.
Copy metadata URL or download the metadata file to configure the same on your Okta end. You may refer to the screenshot below:

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Download SP Metadata

B] Uploading metadata manually:

From the Service Provider settings section, you can manually copy the service provider metadata like SP Entity ID, ACS URL, Single Logout URL and share it with your identity provider for configuration. You may refer to the screenshot below:

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Copy SP Metadata

Log in to Okta Developer Console.
In Okta Developer site, navigate to Applications tab and select Applications.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - add_application

Click on the Create App Integration button to create new app.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - SAML 2.0 Configure

Click on the SAML 2.0.

In General Settings tab, enter App Name and click on Next button.

In SAML Settings, enter the following:

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - SAML_SETTINGS

Single Sign On URL	Enter ACS (AssertionConsumerService) URL from the Service Provider metadata tab of the module.
Audience URI (SP Entity ID)	Enter SP Entity ID / Issuer from the Service Provider Metadata tab of the module.

Configure Group Attribute Statements (Optional) and click on Next button.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Add_Attributes

If you have integrated your Active Directory in Okta and want to map the AD groups, please make sure that you have added the OUs used to import groups.You will also need to map the memberOf attribute under the integrated directory’s configuration.

Assigning Groups/People

After creating and configuring the app go to the Assignment Tab in Okta.
Here we select the peoples and groups you want to give access to log in through this app. Assign this to the people/group you would to give access to.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Assign_groups

After assigning the people/groups to your app, go to Sign On tab.
Under SAML Signing Certificates, click on View SAML setup instructions to get the SAML Login URL (Single Sign on URL), Single Logout URL, IDP Entity ID and X.509 Certificate. You will need this to configure the ASP.NET SAML Module.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Configure setup

You have successfully configured Okta as SAML IdP (Identity Provider) for achieving Umbraco Single Sign-On (SSO), ensuring secure Okta Login into Umbraco application.

2. Configure Umbraco as SP

Note: After installation of the plugin, we need to setup the trust between your Umbraco application and Okta. SAML metadata is shared with Okta so they can update their inbuilt configuration to support Single Sign-On.

2.1: Share SAML Metadata with Okta

Click on Add New IDP to configure Umbraco Single Sign-On (SSO) with Okta.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Add new IDP

Under Service Provider Settings tab, you can either copy-paste the metadata URL on your IDP side or download the SP metadata as an XML file. Additionally, you have the choice to manually copy and paste Base URL, SP Entity ID, and ACS URL.
Share SAML metadata with your identity provider.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - SP Settings Metadata

2.2: Import Okta SAML metadata

Select Okta from the list of identity providers shown below.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Select identity provider

There are below two ways with which you can configure your SAML identity provider metadata in the module.

A] Upload metadata using the Upload IDP Metadata button:

If your identity provider has provided you with the metadata URL or metadata file (.xml format only) then you simply configure the identity provider metadata in the module using the Upload IdP Metadata option.
You can refer to the below screenshot

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Upload Metadata

You can choose any one of the options according to the metadata format you are available with.

B] Configure the identity provider metadata manually:

After configuring your Identity Provider, it will provide you with IDP Entity ID, IDP Single Sign On URL and x.509 Certificate. Configure these values under IDP Entity ID, Single Sign-On URL and SAML X509 Certificate fields respectively.
Click Save to save your IDP details.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Enter IDP Metadata

You have successfully configured your Umbraco application as a service provider.

There are two ways detailed below with which you can configure your SAML identity provider metadata in the plugin.

A] Upload metadata using the Upload IDP Metadata button:

If your identity provider has provided you with the metadata URL or metadata file (.xml format only), then you can simply configure the identity provider metadata in the plugin using the Upload IDP Metadata option. You may refer to the screenshot below:

Umbraco Single Sign-On (SSO) using WordPress as IDP - Upload IDP Metadata

You can choose any one of the options according to the metadata format you have available.

B] Configure the identity provider metadata manually:

After configuring your Identity Provider, it will provide you with IDP Entity ID, IDP Single Sign On URL and SAML X509 Certificate fields respectively.

Umbraco Single Sign-On (SSO) using WordPress as IDP - Enter IDP metadata manually

Click Save to save your IDP details

3. Testing SAML SSO

Before testing, please ensure the following:

The Umbraco (SP) SAML metadata has been exported to Okta (IDP).
Importing the Okta (IDP) SAML metadata in Umbraco (SP).

To test whether the SAML configuration you’ve done is correct, go to Select Actions then click Test Configuration.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Do test SAML SSO

Note: In the trial version of the plugin, you can only configure and test one identity provider (IDP).
The screenshot below shows a successful result. Click on Done to further continue with the SSO Integration.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Testing SAML SSO

If you are experiencing any error on the module end you’ll be shown with the window similar to below.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Error Window

To troubleshoot the error you can follow the below steps:

Under Troubleshooting tab, enable the toggle to receive the plugin logs.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Enable debug logs

Once enabled, you will be able to retrieve plugin logs by navigating to Identity Provider Settings tab and clicking on Test Configuration.
Download the log file from the Troubleshoot tab to see what went wrong.
You can share the log file with us at umbracosupport@xecurify.com and our team will reach out to you to resolve your issue.

Click on the Test Configuration button to test whether the SAML Configuration you’ve done is correct.
The screenshot below shows a successful result. Click on SSO Integration to further continue with the SSO Integration.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - successful test configuration

If you are experiencing any error on the plugin end you’ll be shown with the window similar to below.
To troubleshoot the error you can follow the below steps:
- Under the Troubleshoot tab, enable the toggle to receive the plugin logs.
- Once enabled, you will be able to retrieve plugin logs by navigating to the Plugin Settings tab and clicking on Test Configuration.
- Download the log file from the Troubleshoot tab to see what went wrong.
- You can share the log file with us at umbracosupport@xecurify.com and our team will reach out to you to resolve your issue.

4. Login Settings

Go to Select Actions and click on Copy SSO Link.

Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP - Copy SSO Link

Use the copied link in the application from where you want to perform SSO
For example you can use it as:
<a href="copied-sso-link”>Login</a>"

Use the following URL as a link in the application from where you want to perform SSO: https://<umbraco-application-base-url>/?ssoaction=login

5. Logout Settings

Use the following URL as a link in your Umbraco from where you want to perform SLO:
https://umbraco-base-url/?ssoaction=logout
For example you can use it as:
<a href="https://umbraco-base-url/?ssoaction=logout”>Logout</a>"

You can even configure the nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) module with any identity providers such as ADFS, Azure AD, Bitium, Centrify, G Suite, JBoss Keycloak, Okta, OneLogin, Salesforce, AWS Cognito, OpenAM, Oracle, PingFederate, PingOne, RSA SecureID, Shibboleth-2, Shibboleth-3, SimpleSAML, WSO2 or even with your own custom identity provider. Check the list of identity providers here.

Additional Resources

Need Help?

Not able to find your identity provider? Mail us on umbracosupport@xecurify.com and we'll help you set up SSO with your IDP and for quick guidance (via email/meeting) on your requirement and our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.

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Umbraco SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Okta as IDP

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation