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Version: 4.12.x.x LTS

Supported SAML Flows

Overview

You can configure the following SAML flows:

Configuring flows different from the ones above is not supported.

For information on how to configure the corresponding patterns, read: ((

The patterns generate a configuration for nevisAuth, in particular for AuthState elements. This means that the nevisAuth documentation for these AuthStates applies as well.

In some cases, you may not be able to configure certain AuthState properties via the patterns. If you run into such issues, raise a support ticket and explain your use case.

Sample Setup

To describe the supported SAML flows, we use the following sample setup with two domains:

http://www.siven.ch

Nevis acts both as SP and as IDP. But you can also use Nevis just for one party. For example, if the web application supports SAML out-of-the-box, the use of Nevis for the SP may not be required. However, Nevis can provide added value:

  • Perimeter authentication
  • Support for multiple IDPs