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.
Updated on: 07/07/2026
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