How to Configure SAML 2.0 for Cerner

Contents

• Supported Features
• Configuration Steps
• Notes

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Supported Features

The Okta/Cerner SAML integration currently supports the following features:

• SP-initiated SSO
• Force Authentication

For more information on the listed features, visit the Okta Glossary.

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Configuration Steps

1. Contact the Cerner Support team (https://www.cerner.com/support) and request that they enable SAML 2.0 for your account.

2. Include the following Metadata URL with your request:

   Sign into the Okta Admin dashboard to generate this value.

3. The Cerner Support team will process your request. After receiving a confirmation email, you can start assigning people to the application.

4. OPTIONAL: To enable Force Authentication, in Okta select the Sign On tab for the Cerner SAML app, then click Edit:

   • Uncheck Disable Force Authentication.

   • Click Save:

   

5. Done!

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Notes

Make sure that you entered the correct value in the Base URL field under the General tab in Okta. Using the wrong value will prevent you from authenticating via SAML to Cerner.

SP-initiated SSO

Go to the URL provided by Cerner