ManageEngine Access Manager Plus 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, as a SAML provider, improves the user login experience for Access Manager Plus users with convenient MFA, and offers a simple SAML solution for adding MFA and single sign-on (SSO) on the Access Manager Plus portal.
Prerequisites
Configured Arculix instance and user account with administrative privileges for Arculix.
Configured Arculix LDAP Agent.
For more information, see the Arculix LDAP Agent deployment guide.
User account with administrative access for Access Manager Plus.
Access Manager Plus configuration
In this section, you'll configure ManageEngine Access Manager Plus as a service provider.
Download the SAML metadata and certificate for your organization from Arculix.
Metadata download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/metadataView metadata:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/metadataCertificate download:
https://sso.acceptto.com/<myorganization>/saml/download/certLog in to your Access Manager Plus admin portal as an administrator.
Go to Admin > Authentication and click SAML Single Sign On.
In the Service Provider Details section, you'll need to copy these values for the SAML Service Provider Configuration in Arculix.
In the Configure Identity Provider Details section, enter the IdP details from the Arculix metadata file downloaded in Step 1.
In the Import IdP's Certificate section, upload the Arculix Certificate downloaded in Step 1.
In the Enable / Disable SAML Single Sign On section, enable single sign on for Access Manager Plus.
Arculix SAML configuration as an Identity Provider (IdP)
In this section, you'll add an application for Access Manager Plus and set the SAML configuration settings. This will be the Identity Provider (IdP) side of the configuration.
Log in to Arculix with an administrative account and go to Applications.
Click Create New Application.
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, Access Manager Plus.
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.
Select the SAML Service Provider Configuration tab, and set the following configurations:
Issuer or Entity ID
Enter the Issuer/EntityID provided in Access Manager Plus.
Log in URL
This login URL is the same as your Access Manager URL.
NameID Format
Set to Email Address.
Name Identifier
Set to Email.
ACS URL
Enter the ACS URL provided in Access Manager Plus.
Save your changes.
Test your application integration
Go to your Access Manager Plus portal.
You will be redirected to the Arculix SSO page.
After successful authentication, select your preferred MFA method to approve access to the Access Manager Plus application.
Using an easy and passwordless authentication method, it redirects you to the Access Manager Plus portal page.
Support
If you have questions or need assistance, contact SecureAuth Support.
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