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How to Configure SAML 2.0 for Springer Link

This setup might fail without parameter values that are customized for your organization. Please use the Okta Administrator Dashboard to add an application and view the values that are specific for your organization.

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Supported Features

The Okta/Springer Link SAML integration currently supports the following features:

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


Configuration Steps

  1. Contact the Springer Support team (onlineservice@springernature.com) and request that they enable SAML 2.0 for your account.

  2. Save, then attach the following file as Metadata file to your request:

    Sign into the Okta Admin dashboard to generate this value.

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

  4. In Okta, select the Sign On tab for the Springer Link SAML app, then click Edit:

    • Default Relay State: Enter https://link.springer.com.

    • Click Save:

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  5. Done!


Notes

SP-initiated SSO

  1. Go to: https://link.springer.com/athens-shibboleth-login

  2. Select your institution, then click Log in via Shibboleth:

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