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Box SAML integration

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an extra layer of security used when logging into websites or apps. Individuals are authenticated through more than one required security and validation procedure that only they know or have access to.

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a protocol for authenticating to web applications. SAML allows federated apps and organizations to communicate and trust one another’s users.

Arculix by SecureAuth offers a simple method for adding single sign-on (SSO) MFA to Box through its SAML solution.

Prerequisites

Box configuration

In this section, you'll configure Box as a service provider (SP).

  1. Download the SAML metadata and certificate for your organization from Arculix.

    Metadata download: https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/metadata

    View metadata: https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/metadata

    Certificate download: https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/cert

  2. Log in to Box with an administrator account and go to Admin Console.

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  3. Go to Enterprise Settings > User Settings.

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  4. In the Configure Single Sign on (SSO) for All Users section, click the Learn more about setting up SSO here link.

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  5. A new window appears. Do the following:

    1. In the What you need from Box to set up your connection section, copy and save the Box information for Arculix configuration.

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    2. In the Setting Up SSO on your own section, click the Box SSO setup support form link and set the following:

      Your email address

      Enter the email address you use to communicate with Box.

      Who is your Identity Provider?

      Set to Other With Metadata.

      Box Subdomain

      Enter your Box subdomain. For example, yourcompany.box.com

      What is the attribute for the user's email?

      Enter “SAML_SUBJECT” “mail”

      What is the attribute for groups?

      Enter “memberOf”

      What is the attribute for the user's first name?

      Enter “given_name” “givenName”

      What is the attribute for the user's last name?

      Enter “sn” “surName”

      Attachments

      Upload the metadata file that you downloaded earlier from Arculix.

    3. Click Submit.

      Tip

      The Box support team handles your request, which may take up to 24 hours.

      Upon completion, Box sends a notification to the provided email address and the Arculix certificate appears in the Configure Single Sign On (SSO) for All Users section.

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  6. To enable SSO, go to Enable Single Sign On (SSO) for All Users in the User Settings > Step 2: Complete SSO activation and slide the SSO Required toggle On.

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Arculix SAML configuration as an Identity Provider (IdP)

In this section, you'll add an application for Box and set the SAML configuration settings. This will be the Identity Provider (IdP) side of the configuration.

  1. Log in to Arculix with an administrative account and go to Applications.

  2. Click Create New Application.

    Create new application
  3. In the New Application form, on the General tab, set the following configurations:

    Name 

    Set the name of the application. This is the name to display for push notifications, in the Admin panel, Application portal, and audit logs.

    For example, Box.

    Type 

    Set to SAML Service Provider.

    Out of Band Methods 

    Select the allowed methods end users can choose to approve MFA requests.

    For example, Arculix Mobile app (push notifications), SMS, or Security Key.

    Message for MFA Requests 

    Optional. Type a message displayed to end users when sending an MFA request via push notification, SMS, or email.

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  4. Select the SAML Service Provider Configuration tab, and set the following configurations:

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    Issuer or Entity ID 

    Enter the Entity ID provided by Box.

    Log in URL 

    Enter the Unique Log In URL provided by Box in their IdP setup config notification email.

    NameID Format 

    Set to Email Address.

    Name Identifier 

    Set to Email.

    ACS URL 

    Enter the Security Token Consumer URL provided by Box.

    Algorithm 

    Set to RSA-SHA256.

  5. In the Asserted Attributes section, set the following values according to your data store connector:

  6. Save your changes.

Test your application integration

  1. Go to your Box URL and log in.

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  2. You will be redirected to the Arculix SSO page.

    Application login page with QR code
  3. After successful authentication, select your preferred MFA method to approve access to the Box application.

    Select MFA method

Support

If you have questions or need assistance, contact SecureAuth Support.

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