- The metadata XML file is a configuration file used in SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO) to establish trust between the Identity Provider (IdP) and the Service Provider (SP).
- It typically contains:
- IDP name/ID – A unique ID that identifies the IdP or SP.
- SSO URLs – Endpoints for user authentication and logout.
- Certificates/Signatures – Used to sign and/or encrypt SAML assertions.
- NameID Formats – Format of the user identifier (e.g., email, persistent ID).
- Bindings – Communication methods like HTTP-Redirect or HTTP-POST.
- Optional Info – Contact details and organization metadata.
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