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Hideez Enterprise Server supports SAML 2.0 (Security Assertion Markup Language) for secure user authentication, acting as an Identity Provider (IdP) for single sign-on (SSO) across web applications (Service Providers, SP) that support SAML 2.0. By setting up Hideez Server as an IdP, organizations can simplify login processes for users across integrated web applications.
With Hideez Server’s support for FIDO2 passwordless authorization, service providers gain the ability to authenticate users through:
Hardware security keys (e.g., Hideez Key, YubiKey, etc.)
Passkeys (e.g., smartphones, laptops)
Hideez Authenticator App
Username + password (not recommended)
Username + password + (security key: or , , )
Passwordless
Username + Security key ( or )
Passwordless, User nameless (without typing login and password)
Security key ( or )
In the Hideez Server dashboard, navigate to Parameters → Settings → SAML.
The .pfx certificate contains both the public certificate and private key. You can:
Download an existing certificate: Select the certificate, enter the password, and download.
Create a new self-signed certificate: Click Create and Download, enter the password, and download.
A certificate with the .pfxextension is a file that contains both the public certificate and its private key, as well as the complete certificate chain up to the root Certificate Authority (CA). The file is usually password-protected and used for authentication, encryption, and establishing secure connections
Identity Provider Public Certificate (.cer): Contains only the public key and is used for server authentication and data encryption.
Identity Provider Metadata: Provides essential IdP details required for interaction with SPs.
Identity Provider public certificate is a certificate with the .cer (or .crt) extension is a file that contains only the public key and certificate information but does not include the private key. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the server or user and to encrypt data.
.cer files are used to secure connections, such as HTTPS for websites, client and server authentication in networks, and in various corporate applications.
Identity Provider (IdP) metadata is a file or set of data that provides essential information about your IdP to enable proper interaction with Service Providers (SP) in a SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) context.
Some Service Providers provide users with metadata files. In this case, all required fields will be filled in automatically after importing the metadata file.
Otherwise, you can configure settings manually. In this case, the settings depend on the specific Service Provider.
Here’s an example for Google Workspace:
Navigate to Menu → Security → Authentication → SSO with third-party IdP.
Under Third-party SSO profiles, click Add SAML profile.
Enter a profile name (e.g., "Hideez Server (IdP)").
Paste values from Hideez Server:
Issuer / IdP Entity ID (e.g., https:// <your hideez server name>) (1)
Login URL (e.g., https:// <your hideez server name>/saml/login) (2)
Logout URL (e.g., https:// <your hideez server name>/saml/logout) (3)
Upload the Identity Provider public certificate (.cer) file (4).
In Hideez Server, click Add Service Provider and enter the SP values:
Name (e.g., Google Workspace-SAML)
Issuer / SP Entity ID (e.g., https://accounts.google.com/samlrp/unique-id) (1)
ACS URL (e.g., https://accounts.google.com/samlrp/unique-id/acs) (2)
Click Add
Single Logout Service: SP endpoint for terminating sessions during logout. Obtain this URL from the SP settings.
Name ID Format: Set based on SP requirements (Email, x509, etc.).
Enable Request Signature Validation: Adds security by validating incoming SAML requests.
Assertion Attributes: Configure attribute mappings to transfer necessary user details to the SP.
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While the list provided is not exhaustive, each web service may have its own specific configuration. If you require assistance in integrating your web app with Hideez Server using SAML, don't hesitate to . We're here to help.
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