Enabling SAML affects all users who use this application, which means that users can't sign-in through their regular sign-in page. They can only access the app through the Okta service.
Backup URL
HackEDU doesn't provide a backup sign-in URL where users can sign-in using their normal username and password. You can call HackEDU Support (support@hackedu.com) to turn off SAML, if necessary.
The Okta/HackEDU SAML integration currently supports the following features:
For more information on the listed features, visit the Okta Glossary.
Log in to HackEDU.
Navigate to Admin > Settings, scroll down to SSO, then click Edit for Metadata File:
Enter the following:
URL: Copy and paste the following:
Sign in to the Okta Admin app to have this variable generated for you
Click Continue:
Toggle the switch to Enable SSO Integration and make a copy of your Domain value, marked in red:
Done!
Enter your email, then click Continue:
Since the application only supports an SP-initiated flow, you can simulate an IdP-initiated flow with the Bookmark sign-on method. In Okta add another HackEDU app and follow the steps below:
Now you can hide the original app on the end user dashboard. Go to the General tab in Okta and check Do not display application icon to users: