Okta does not support direct uploads of Service Provider (SP) metadata XML files into the custom SAML integration wizard. Administrators must manually parse the XML file and input the data into the Okta application configuration to ensure all necessary settings align with the SAML template.

• Okta Identity Engine (OIE)
• Okta Classic Engine
• Custom SAML 2.0 App Integration
• Service Provider (SP) Metadata
• Single Sign-On (SSO)

How are metadata files imported in Okta for custom SAML applications?

Okta does not offer a direct method to upload SP metadata XML files into the custom SAML integration wizard. Administrators must manually parse the XML and paste the extracted data into the SAML settings within the Okta application configuration.

The metadata must contain the application EntityID and the SSO URL. Configure any additional settings required by the application using the provided data. Match the XML content to the options in the SAML template. Settings not explicitly referenced in the metadata can retain the default values.

For an example of this process, review the Create a Basic Custom SAML Application Using SP Metadata File

NOTE: If the metadata is missing any required information, contact the SP to obtain the missing details.

Related References

• Create SAML app integrations

• Common SAML Terms