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Creating Claim Rules in ADFS for Zendesk

Discover how to create claim rules in ADFS for Zendesk, including mapping LDAP attributes and transforming incoming claims.

What are the steps to create claim rules in ADFS for Zendesk?

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 your attribute store, selecting 'E-Mail Addresses' for the LDAP Attribute and 'E-Mail Address' for the Outgoing Claim Type.

Next, add another rule using the 'Transform an Incoming Claim' template. Set 'E-mail Address' as the Incoming Claim Type, 'Name ID' as the Outgoing Claim Type, and 'Email' for the Outgoing Name ID Format. Save these rules to complete the setup.


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