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Configuring the root FortiGate as the IdP

Configuring the root FortiGate as the IdP

To configure the root FortiGate as the IdP:
  1. Log in to the root FortiGate.
  2. Go to Security Fabric > Fabric Connectors and double-click the Security Fabric Setup card.
  3. Enable SAML Single Sign-On. The Mode field is automatically populated as Identity Provider (IdP).
  4. Enter an IP address in the Management IP/FQDN box.
  5. Enter a management port in the Management port box.

    The Management IP/FQDN will be used by the SPs to redirect the login request. The Management IP/FQDN and Management port must be reachable from the user's device.

  6. Select the IdP certificate.
  7. Click OK.

Configuring the root FortiGate as the IdP

To configure the root FortiGate as the IdP:
  1. Log in to the root FortiGate.
  2. Go to Security Fabric > Fabric Connectors and double-click the Security Fabric Setup card.
  3. Enable SAML Single Sign-On. The Mode field is automatically populated as Identity Provider (IdP).
  4. Enter an IP address in the Management IP/FQDN box.
  5. Enter a management port in the Management port box.

    The Management IP/FQDN will be used by the SPs to redirect the login request. The Management IP/FQDN and Management port must be reachable from the user's device.

  6. Select the IdP certificate.
  7. Click OK.