To set up SAML single sign-on with Okta for Zendesk, you need to configure settings in both Okta and Zendesk.
Start by signing in to Okta as an administrator. In the Classic UI, add Zendesk as an application and configure the SAML settings. You'll need to copy the SAML SSO URL, Remote logout URL, and Certificate fingerprint from Okta. Then, sign in to your Zendesk account as an admin and use this information to enable SAML single sign-on. For more detailed steps, check out theoriginal guide.
To configure SAML in Zendesk, you need specific information from Okta. During the setup in Okta, you'll obtain the SAML SSO URL, the Remote logout URL, and the Certificate fingerprint. These details are crucial for completing the SAML configuration…
Yes, you can use JWT for single sign-on in Zendesk as an alternative to SAML. JWT (JSON Web Token) is another method supported by Zendesk for enterprise single sign-on. If you prefer using JWT over SAML, you can enable it by following the specific…
After setting up SAML single sign-on with Okta, you can assign this authentication method to users in Zendesk. You have the flexibility to assign SAML SSO to end users, staff members, or both. This ensures that the appropriate users have access to…
Switching authentication methods in Zendesk can affect user access, especially if moving from a third-party SSO to Zendesk authentication. Users created and authenticated through a third-party SSO won't have a password for Zendesk login if you…
Enabling SAML SSO affects how you authenticate Zendesk API requests. When SSO is enabled, you can't use your Zendesk email and password for API authentication. Instead, you'll need to use an API token or an OAuth access token. This change ensures…