Step 1: Configure SAML in Microsoft Entra ID
Begin by setting up a SAML application in Microsoft Entra ID to establish the identity provider side of the federation:
- In Azure Portal, access Microsoft Entra ID, then select Enterprise applications
- Select New application to create a custom application integration
- Click Create your own application to configure a custom SAML provider
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Configure the application with the following parameters:
- Application name: (your preferred application name)
- Select Integrate any other application you don’t find in the gallery (Non-gallery)
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Click Create to generate the application
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Within your new Enterprise application, navigate to Single sign-on
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Select SAML as your authentication method
- Click Edit in the Basic SAML Configuration section
Note: Keep this page open and proceed to Step 2. We will return to this configuraiton in Step 2.
See also:
Entra ID and Cognito Itegration - Guide
Entra ID and Cognito Itegration - Step1
Entra ID and Cognito Itegration - Step2
Entra ID and Cognito Itegration - Step3
Entra ID and Cognito Itegration - Step4