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# How to set up SAML SSO using Okta?

This guide aims to provide a systematic and user-friendly approach to navigate Okta effectively offering a better method to streamline resource and service management within the platform. 
 
# I. Enabling SSO settings in the Beagle Security page 
This navigation guides users in configuring Single Sign-On (SSO) settings within Beagle Security for streamlined and secure authentication access. All the URLs to be given in the Okta settings page will be available on the Beagle SSO Settings page. 
 
* In the Beagle Security page, choose "Okta" from the available options. 

* Click on **Start Integration.**

* You will be redirected to the next page. 

* Copy the Audience URI (SP Entity ID) and paste it on the Okta page in the corresponding field labeled **Audience URI** 

* Similarly, copy the "Single Sign-On URL" and paste it on the Okta page in the appropriate field labeled **Single Sign-On URL**.

# II. Create a new application in Okta 
* Log into Okta admin panel, then go to the Applications section by clicking **Applications** in the side menu bar to create a new app integration.

* Select **SAML 2.O** and click **Next**”

* In the "Create a SAML Integration" screen, provide an ‘Application Name’ in the ‘General’ section 

* Upload the Logo (if any)  >>  Click the **Next** button 
 
# III. Setting up the basic SAML configuration
* Under the 'General' section, specify the 'App URL’. 

* Navigate back to Beagle Security 
 
# IV. Adding the Attributes Statements & Claims 
* Copy ‘Email’ from the Beagle Security page and paste it into the corresponding field on the Okta page labeled ‘Name’ 

* Click the 'Value' dropdown menu, then choose "User.email." 

* After completing these steps, click **NEXT** to proceed. 
  
# V. Completing okta configuration 
* From the screen: "Are you a customer or a partner?" choose "I'm a software vendor, and I want to integrate my application with Okta." 

* Then, click "Finish" to complete the process. 
 
# VI. Metadata URL 
* Choose the **Single Sign-On** section, scroll down to find "Metadata Details"  >>  "Metadata URL"  >>  Copy this URL. 

* Return to the Beagle Security Settings page and paste the copied URL into the corresponding field labeled **Metadata URL**.

* If there are any roles to assign, do so at this stage. 

* Finally, click **TURN ON** to activate the integration.