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Configuring the Security Fabric with SAML:Here we assume you have already set the appropriate Fabric Connector configurations.  This guide will only explain how to configure the SP and IDP settings.

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Log in to the root FortiGate.


Go to Security Fabric > Fabric Connectors and double-click the Security Fabric Setup card.



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In the Topology tree, hover over a FortiGate and click Configure.Fabric Connector Edit screen go down to where it says SAL Single Sign-On and click Advance Options



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In the SAML SSO Window Specify the SP address.  This is essentially the URL or the IP address of the Fortinet UI you wish to log onto.


Expand SP details


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Log back in. to the DualShield Admin Console



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Go to SSO>Service ProvidersClick Ok in the configure window


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Once installed the Certificate needs to be exported

Export it as a Base-64 encoded X.509 (.CER)Fill in the details as per screenshot on right and make sure you select SAML 2.0(Without Metadata) as Type.


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Copy and Paste the Entity ID, ACS and Logout URL  from the SP details on the Fortinet UI (see above)



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Upload the exported CER file.The completed Service Provider dialogue box will look like this:


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Click Save.