This article outlines how to configure single sign-on (SSO) for any learning management system that supports SAML2.0 SSO.
LMS SSO Setup
Steps on how to integrate the learning management systems below, with Udemy Business, are also available in our Help Center.
How to configure SSO
Pre-requisites
1. Download the Udemy Business SSO Metadata file.
2. You are an Admin within your Udemy environment.
Part 1 - Setting up Udemy Business as a Service Provider
For specific instructions in establishing a SSO connection in your system we recommend consulting your documentation
3. Use the provided UB metadata file to configure SSO within your Identity provider by saving the file or copying the URL. This process differs per identity provider so please refer to the particular Identity provider article for details.
4. Confirm SAML configuration values:
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- Entity ID: PingConnect
- ACS URL: https://sso.connect.pingidentity.com/sso/sp/ACS.saml2
- Logon/Base URL: Your Udemy Environment URL.({company}.udemy.com)
- X509 Certificate: Found in our file
5. Confirm SAML attributes. Identity providers often provide these by default but you may wish to edit these attributes.
Required attributes
- email : the unique email of the user
Optional attributes
- firstName : the first name of the user
- lastName : the last name of the user
- groups : the list of groups to which the user belongs
- externalID : a unique user ID specified by the customer
6. Download the Metadata file from your system
Part 2 - Configuring Udemy
1. Login to Udemy Business
2. Manage > Settings > Single Sign-On (SSO) > Start setup, and select Custom.
3. Connection Name: This can be anything (e.g. CSOD SSO).
4. Import the Metadata via URL or from the file you previously downloaded from your system.
5. Confirm Configuration
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- Verify that all parameters are correct for your environment.
6. Save. A banner will display in the lower right if the settings are successfully applied.
Your SSO Configuration is complete!