Create a new SAML identity provider in the Workspace ONE Access console for the Okta integration.

Procedure

  • Log in to the Workspace ONE Access console as the System administrator.
  • Select Integrations > Identity Providers .
  • Click Add Identity Provider and select Create SAML IDP . Identity Provider Name Enter a name for the new identity provider, such as Okta SAML IdP . Binding Protocol Select HTTP Post . Note: This field appears after you enter the metadata URL in the SAML Metadata section and click Process IdP Metadata . SAML Metadata
  • In the Identity Provider Metadata text box, enter the metadata URL copied from Okta. For example:

    https:// yourOktaTenant /app/appId/sso/saml/metadata

  • Click Process IdP Metadata .
  • In the Identify User Using section, select NameID Element .
  • In the Name ID format mapping from SAML Response section, click the + icon, then select the following values:

    Name ID Format: urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.1:nameid-format:unspecified

    Name ID Value: userPrincipalName

    Note: Select the User Attribute that the application username value defined in Okta will match.
  • In the Name ID Policy in SAML Request section, select the same value that you selected for Name ID Format in the previous step:

    urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.1:nameid-format:unspecified

  • Leave the Send Subject in SAML Request (when available) check box unselected.
  • Users Select the directories you want to authenticate using this identity provider. Network Select the networks that can access this identity provider. Authentication Methods Enter the following:

    Authentication Methods: Enter a name for the Okta authentication method, such as Okta Auth Method .

    SAML Context: urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:ac:classes:PasswordProtectedTransport