Configure SAML Authentication
A standalone tool is installed with Meridian Enterprise to configure these Meridian clients to work with any SAML 2.0 compatible identity provider:
- PowerWeb
- Meridian Explorer (see the Accruent Meridian Enterprise Server Administrator's Guide)
- Application Integration (site cache web server and site cache client)
- Remote CAD links
SAML authentication currently does not work with:
- PowerUser
- Electronic signatures
- Selecting Publisher rendering jobs
The Meridian authentication portal (https://auth-prd.meridiancloud.net) must be added to the Trusted Sites list of clients for single sign-on to all Meridian clients.
The tool allows you to enter and test authentication details in a simple graphical user interface and to enable or disable authentication for specific clients. You should understand how to also configure an on-premises firewall to allow inbound connections if required.
To configuration authentication:
- On the Meridian Enterprise server, run C:\Program Files\BC-Meridian\Program\SAMLConfigurator\SAMLConfigurator.exe. The tool window opens.
- Click options or type values using the descriptions in the following table.
- Click GetAccessToken(). The Meridian Cloud logon page opens in a browser window.
- Select an authentication provider and enter valid credentials. If authentication is successful, the resulting token appears in the text box.
- When you have successfully configured and tested authentication, click the Enable button for each client for which you want to enable SAML authentication. The authentication options are saved for the corresponding clients.
- For more information or to manually configure authentication, click the corresponding help button (?) in the tool. Instructions will open in a new window.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
|
IssuerUri |
https://auth-ci2.meridiancloud.io |
|
M360Tenant |
Your Meridian Cloud account name |
|
M360Domain |
meridian360.io |
