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. |