What are the identity provider parameters?

Purpose

This topic provides descriptions for parameters on SAML and OpenID Connect IDP configurations.

SAML parameters

GUI Order

In an NSP deployment with multiple IDPs, this integer specifies the position of the SAML IDP redirect link in the link list on the NSP Login page.

Alias

The alias is a unique identifier for the SAML IDP, and is used to build the redirect URI.

Entity ID

The Entity ID is a unique identifier for the SAML service provider.

IDP Entity ID

The IDP Entity ID used to validate the issuer for received SAML assertions. If empty, no issuer validation is performed.

Single Sign On Service Url

The URL used to send authentication requests (SAML AuthnRequest).

OpenID Connect parameters

GUI Order

In an NSP deployment with multiple IDPs, this integer specifies the position of the OpenID Connect IDP redirect link in the link list on the NSP Login page.

Alias

The alias is a unique identifier for the OpenID Connect IDP, and is used to build the redirect URI.

Client ID

The client identifier registered with the IDP.

Client Secret

The client secret registered with the IDP.

Authorization URL

URL used to redirect users for authentication. This URL is used to initiate the OIDC authentication process.

JWKS Url

URL used to retrieve public keys required to verify identity tokens for OIDC authentication.

Token Url

URL/end point that is part of the OIDC flow. Provides the necessary tokens after successful authentication.

User Info Url

URL used to retrieve authenticated user profile information after successful authentication via OIDC.