This article explains how to manually input Service Provider (SP) Metadata XML data into Okta's custom SAML integration due to the absence of a direct upload feature, ensuring that all necessary settings align with the SAML Template.
- Okta Custom SAML 2.0 App integration
- Service Provider (SP) Metadata
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
Okta does not offer a way to upload SP Metadata XML files directly into its custom SAML integration wizard.
The XML must be parsed manually, and the data from the XML should be copied and pasted into the SAML settings in the Okta application configuration. The Metadata should contain the app EntityID as well as the SSO URL, and any other settings that the app requires will be set with the data. (Match the content to the options in the SAML Template, and anything not explicitly referenced can retain default settings.)
For example, please see Create a Basic Custom SAML Application Using SP Metadata File
NOTE: If the Metadata is missing any information, reach out to the Service Provider (SP) to obtain the missing information.
