Tutorial: How to Assign SAML as the Default Authentication
Set SAML as the default authentication method for our VPN users connecting to Access Server.
Overview
Set SAML as the default authentication method for Access Server users. This tutorial guides you through the setup process. When you've completed it, you've configured external user registration and SAML authentication, so when any user signs in successfully, they're added automatically to Access Server's user database.
Then, your users can download the necessary programs and connection profiles to get connections.
This means you don't have to add each user to Access Server manually; they will be added automatically when they authenticate.
SAML is configured on Access Server with your IdP.
Sign in to the Admin Web UI.
Click Authentication.
The General Settings tab displays.
Click the Default authentication system drop-down.
Select SAML.
Tip
If SAML is disabled, ensure you've configured the settings with your IdP and enable SAML from the SAML tab for the Authentication settings.
Click Save and Restart.
Note
By default, Access Server automatically adds users upon successful SAML login. If you don't want this, you can change the setting under External authentication user registration. Set the toggle to On to require local user accounts with your external SAML authentication system.