How to Configure SAML 2.0 SSO for VIP Software Applications

This article provides a step-by-step guide for integrating your Identity Provider (IdP)—such as Okta, Azure AD, or others—with VIP Software’s SSO system using SAML 2.0. This enables seamless authentication for users accessing VIP applications.

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

Administrative access to your IdP tenant
A development environment ready for SAML integration
Basic understanding of SAML 2.0 authentication flow

Step 1: Create a New SAML Application in Your IdP

Follow your IdP’s documentation to create a new SAML integration. During setup, use the following VIP-specific values:

SAML Configuration URLs

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

Step 2: Provide Required Values to VIP Software

Once your SAML application is configured, gather and share the following with your VIP Software account manager:

Audience Restriction
SSO URL
IDP SSO URL
IDP Issuer
Signing Certificate

Step 3: Assign Users to the SAML Application

Create users in your IdP.
Assign them to the newly created SAML application.
Ensure users have appropriate access rights and are activated.

Step 4: Verify the Integration

Perform end-to-end testing to confirm:

Users can authenticate via your IdP
The application is accessible post-login
SAML configuration is secure and functioning

Best Practices

Use HTTPS for all SAML communications
Validate certificates and rotate them regularly
Configure session timeouts and error handling
Provide clear instructions for first-time login
Monitor authentication logs for issues
Keep integration documentation up to date

Related Articles

How to Configure Okta SSO Using SAML 2.0 for VIP Software
How to Configure Azure AD SSO for VIP Software