Adding a Relying Party Trust (RPT) is a crucial step in setting up ADFS for Zendesk. Start by selecting the Relying Party Trusts folder from AD FS Management and add a new Standard Relying Party Trust from the Actions sidebar. This will launch the configuration wizard.
During the setup, manually enter data about the party, provide a recognizable display name, and select the ADFS FS profile. Enable support for the SAML 2.0 WebSSO protocol and set the service URL tohttps://subdomain.zendesk.com/access/saml
, replacing 'subdomain' with your Zendesk subdomain. Finally, permit all users to access this relying party and review your settings before closing the wizard.
To set up single sign-on (SSO) with ADFS and SAML in Zendesk, you need a few key components. First, ensure you have an Active Directory instance where all users have an email address attribute. You'll also need a Zendesk instance and a server…
Creating claim rules in ADFS is essential for mapping user attributes to Zendesk. After setting up the Relying Party Trust, open the claim rule editor. Start by adding a new rule and select 'Send LDAP Attributes as Claims'. Use Active Directory as…
Adjusting trust settings in ADFS is necessary for a successful Zendesk integration. Access the Relying Party Trust properties and ensure SHA-256 is specified as the secure hash algorithm in the Advanced tab. In the Endpoints tab, add a new SAML…
Configuring Zendesk to use SAML for authentication involves setting up your Zendesk account to recognize your ADFS server. In Zendesk's Admin Center, navigate to Security > Single sign-on. Use your full ADFS server URL with the SAML endpoint as the…
Switching authentication methods in Zendesk requires careful consideration, especially if you're moving from a third-party SSO method to Zendesk authentication. Users created and authenticated through third-party SSO won't have a password for…