Create SAML application with Google

This guide outlines the steps to create and configure a SAML application in Google, including setup, user assignments, and metadata submission.

Step 1: Create SAML application

1. Log in to your Google Workspace dashboard and click Web and mobile apps in the sidebar.

2. Choose Add custom SAML app.

3. Enter the name of your application, then click Continue.

4. Skip to the next screen by clicking Continue.

5. Copy and paste the values into the relevant fields in the Service provider details section.

6. Paste the ACS URL and Entity ID in the relevant fields.

Step 2: Fill attribute statements (optional)

1. Go to Attribute mapping (optional) in SAML Settings, fill in the following Attribute Statements:

2. Fill in the following Attribute Statements and click Finish:

Step 3: Assign users

1. Enable user access to the SAML application and click Save.

Step 4: Submit metadata

To complete the implementation of SAML SSO, you need to provide the application with your identity provider’s details.

1. Click on the Download metadata.

Automatic configuration

1. Download the metadata file.

2. Upload the file from the previous step.

Manual configuration

1. Copy the value of the SSO URL and X.509 Certificate fields.

2. Paste below the copied values from the previous step.

Step 5: Proceed with domain claiming and role assignment

1. Click on Proceed with domain claiming and role assignment to confirm the completion the configuration of the IDP form.
2. Follow the instructions in the Self-service SAML configuration guide to complete this step and manage authorization.