--- title: How to Configure Okta SSO Using SAML 2.0 for VIP Software description: This article provides a step-by-step guide for integrating Okta with VIP Software’s SSO system using SAML 2.0. 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[Help Center](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Integrations](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/integrations?hsLang=en) # How to Configure Okta SSO Using SAML 2.0 for VIP Software This article provides a step-by-step guide for integrating Okta with VIP Software’s SSO system using SAML 2.0. Follow these instructions to enable seamless authentication for your users. --- ### **Prerequisites** Before starting, ensure you have: - Administrative access to your Okta tenant - A VIP Software account with SSO enabled - Basic understanding of SAML 2.0 authentication flow --- ### **Step 1: Access Okta Applications Dashboard** 1. Log into your Okta Admin Console. 2. Navigate to **Applications**. 3. Click **Create App Integration**. ![1-Jun-16-2026-05-24-32-9586-PM](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1-Jun-16-2026-05-24-32-9586-PM.png?width=624&height=187&name=1-Jun-16-2026-05-24-32-9586-PM.png)   --- ### **Step 2: Choose Integration Method** 1. Select **SAML 2.0** as the sign-in method. 2. Click **Next**. ![2-4](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2-4.png?width=624&height=354&name=2-4.png) --- ### **Step 3: Configure General Settings** 1. Enter **VIP SSO** as the application name. 2. Optionally upload a logo. 3. Configure visibility settings. 4. Click **Next**. ![3-1](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3-1.png?width=624&height=322&name=3-1.png)   --- ### **Step 4: Configure SAML Settings** Fill in the following fields: - **Single Sign-On URL** - Staging: - `https://www.stagingnew.vipbap.com/Default.aspx` - `https://www.staging.vipinvision.com/Default.aspx` - Production: - `https://www.vipbap.com/Default.aspx` - `https://www.vipinvision.com/Default.aspx` - **Audience URI (SP Entity ID)**: `VIP SSO` ![4-2](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/4-2.png?width=624&height=498&name=4-2.png) --- ### **Step 5: Configure Attribute Statements** Add the following attributes: | Name | Value | | --- | --- | | Firstname | `user.firstName` | | Lastname | `user.lastName` | | Email | `user.email` | Click **Next**, then **Finish**. ![5-1](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5-1.png?width=624&height=338&name=5-1.png) --- ### **Step 6: Finalize Application Setup** 1. Check **This is an internal app that we have created**. 2. Click **Finish**. ![6](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/6.png?width=624&height=259&name=6.png) --- ### **Step 7: Gather Required Values for VIP Integration** Navigate to your newly created application and collect the following: - **Audience Restriction** ![7](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7.png?width=624&height=265&name=7.png) - **SSO URL** ![8](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8.png?width=624&height=520&name=8.png) - **IDP SSO URL** ![9](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9.png?width=624&height=127&name=9.png) - **IDP Issuer** ![10](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10.png?width=624&height=124&name=10.png) - **Signing Certificate** ![11](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/11.png?width=624&height=699&name=11.png) --- ### **Step 8: Create and Assign Users** 1. Go to **Directory** \> **People**. 2. Click **Add Person**. ![12](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/12.png?width=624&height=356&name=12.png) 1. Fill out the user details and activate the account. ![13](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/13.png?width=624&height=641&name=13.png) 1. Assign users to the VIP SSO application: - Go to the **Assignments** tab. - Click **Assign** \> **Assign to People**. ![14](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/14.png?width=624&height=358&name=14.png) ![15](https://knowledge.vipsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15.png?width=670&height=261&name=15.png)   ### **Step 9: Validate the Integration** Ensure the following: - Application status is **Active** - Users are assigned correctly - SAML certificate is installed - All endpoints are configured   ### **Step 10: Test the Integration** 1. Access the VIP application. 2. Initiate the SSO login. 3. Authenticate via Okta. 4. 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