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SAML 2.0 Basics

Voilà can integrate with your organization's identity provider (IdP) using SAML 2.0, ensuring seamless and secure access for your attendees. In this setup, Voilà acts as a Service Provider (SP), while Identity Providers (IdPs) such as Okta or Microsoft Entra ID provide trusted authentication.

Prerequisites​

Supported Identity providers​

Voilà supports the following identity providers (IdP):

Accounts​

Before proceeding, ensure that you have access to your company's IdP settings and your Voilà account.

Introduction​

We can assist you with the SAML configuration of your IdP. Please contact our support.

Step by step​

  1. Log in to Backstage
    • Visit our Integrations page on Backstage
    • Select SAML SSO.
  2. Enter SAML Configuration Details
    • Provide all the necessary details required for SAML integration, such as:
      • IdP Metadata URL: The URL provided by your IdP (e.g., Okta, Microsoft Entra ID) that contains metadata describing the SAML capabilities and endpoints.
      • IdP Entry Point: Also known as the Identity Provider Login URL or Single Sign-On URL.
      • IdP Issuer ID: A unique identifier assigned by the IdP.
      • Public IdP PEM: The public key of the IdP. The Service Provider will use it to verify the SAML assertions, ensuring authenticity and integrity during the authentication process.
  3. Save the SAML configuration
  4. Configure Your IdP
    • Configure your IdP with the appropriate settings and mappings as described on the Backstage integration page.
  5. Enable SSO Integration for a Voilà Program
    • Once the integration is successfully configured for your organization:
      • Create a program.
      • Go to Access and Attendees.
      • Choose Private Access and enable SSO for this program.
  6. Test the Integration
    • It's crucial to test the SAML integration to ensure it functions correctly.
    • Use the program URL provided in Access and Attendees to test your integration.