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Appgate (POST)

Casdoor as a SAML IdP in Appgate​

Appgate accepts the SAMLResponse sent by a POST request. If you use another Service Provider (SP) that also supports a POST request, you can refer to this document.

Casdoor Configuration​

Go to your Casdoor account and add a new application.

Enter basic SAML configuration in the application:

  • Redirect URLs – Type in a unique name. This may be called Audience or Entity ID in your SP. See the table below.

    Entity ID

  • Reply URL – Type in the URL of the ACS (Assertion Consumer Service) that verifies the SAML response. Refer to the table below.

    Reply URL

Administrator AuthenticationUser Authentication
Redirect URL = "AppGate"Redirect URL = "AppGate Client"
SAML Reply URL = https://mycontroller.your-site-url.com/admin/samlSAML Reply URL = https://redirectserver.your-site-url.com/saml

Download the XML metadata file

You can copy the URL of the metadata and download the file from your browser.

metadata

Add SAML IdP in Appgate​

In your AppGate SDP console:

  • Select System > Identity Providers.

  • Create a new Identity Provider.

  • Choose the type SAML.

  • Start configuring your identity provider following the details in the tables below.

Administrator Authentication
NameEnter a unique name, e.g. "Casdoor SAML Admin".
Single Sign-on URLSee below
IssuerSee below
AudienceType in the Redirect URL from the Casdoor application
Public CertificateSee below

  • Upload the XML Metadata file to autocomplete the Single Sign-On, Issuer, and Public Certificate fields.

  • Click Choose a file and select the metadata file that you previously downloaded - this will autocomplete the relevant fields.

Map Attributes​

Map the Name to username. Your completed form should look something like this: map_attribute

Test Integration​

On your AppGate SDP Controller console:

  • Log out of the admin UI.

  • Log in using the following information:

    • Identity Provider – choose your Azure IdP from the drop-down list.

    • Click Sign in with browser to connect to your authenticator.

  • You may see the following message: "You don’t have any administration rights" – this confirms that the test user credentials have been successfully authenticated by your Identity Provider.

Access Policy​

You need to modify the access policy to allow administrators to log in to Appgate using the SAML IdP. Enter the Builtin Administrator Policy:

Your completed form should look something like this: appgate_policy.png