Configure SAML SSO between DigiCert and Microsoft Entra ID
This guide walks you through setting up Single Sign-On (SSO) between your DigiCert® account and Microsoft Entra ID using SAML 2.0.
You’ll need to complete setup in both DigiCert and Entra, and switch between the two tabs to exchange URLs and metadata.
Once completed, users in your account will be able to sign in to DigiCert from their Entra dashboard or via the DigiCert sign in page with their Entra credentials.
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For more details about Entra configuration, refer to Microsoft Learn.
Before you begin
You'll need elevated privileges in DigiCert account and Entra to configure SSO:
Account admin user group required in DigiCert account.
Application Administrator or equivalent role required in Entra.
Access DigiCert's SAML settings and download DigiCert's metadata:
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You'll need to provide Entra with DigiCert's metadata while creating a SAML application in Step 2.
In the DigiCert® account menu, select the Accounts icon > Sign-in methods.
Select Single sign-on with SAML.
In the Connect DigiCert to your IdP section, select Download DigiCert metadata.
Leave this window open.
Create a SAML application for your DigiCert account in Entra:
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You'll need to download the Entra's metadata to provide to DigiCert account in Step 3 and upload the DigiCert metadata you downloaded in Step 1.
Sign in to the Microsoft Entra admin center.
In the left pane, select Microsoft Entra ID.
In the left pane of Microsoft Entra ID, select Manage > Enterprise applications.
Select New application.
In the Search application field, enter DigiCert.
Select the application for DigiCert, Inc.
In the Name field, change the name to DigiCert account.
Select Create.
To download Entra metadata:
In the left pane, select Manage > Single sign-on.
Go to the SAML Certificates section.
Select Download next to Federation Metadata XML.
To upload DigiCert's metadata, select Upload metadata file.
Leave this window open.
Upload the Entra metadata that you downloaded in Step 2 and enable SSO:
In the Connect your IdP to DigiCert section, select Upload IdP metadata.
In the Enable/Disable SSO with SAML section, toggle to enable SSO.
Select Save configuration.
Ensure that all users in your DigiCert account are also assigned to the SAML application in Microsoft Entra admin center:
Go to Manage > Enterprise applications.
Select the DigiCert account application you just created.
From the application's overview, select Assign users and groups.
Select +Add user/group.
Verify that you are able to sign in using your SAML application from Microsoft Entra admin center:
Go to Manage > Enterprise applications.
Select the DigiCert account application you just created.
Select Manage > Single sign on.
Select Test this application.
Select Test sign in.
On the Success! page, select Done.
On the Let's keep your account secure page, select Next.
On the second Success! page, select Done.
On the second Let's keep your account secure page, select Next.
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Your SAML app is configured correctly if you are redirected to DigiCert account and asked to complete two-factor authentication (2FA).
If you are not redirected to the 2FA page in DigiCert account, please compare your app settings to the instructions above or contact DigiCert support for assistance.
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Use of DigiCert's logo must at all times comply with DigiCert brand guidelines, including the DigiCert Trademark Usage Guidelines available at https://www.digicert.com/legal-repository/ (as updated from time to time).
DigiCert logo's for SSO configuration.