> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.panther.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.panther.com/system-configuration/saml/duo-sso.md).

# Duo SSO

## Overview

Panther supports integrating with [Duo](https://duo.com/) as a SAML provider to enable logging in to the Panther Console via SSO.

For more information on features, terminology, and limitations of SSO integrations with the Panther Console, see [Identity & Access Integrations](/system-configuration/saml.md).

## How to configure SAML SSO to the Panther Console with Duo

### Step 1: Obtain the Duo SSO parameters from Panther

1. Log in to the Panther Console.
2. In the upper-right corner, click the gear icon to open Settings, then navigate to **Access & Authentication** > **Identity & Access**.
3. Next to **Enable SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)**, set the toggle to `ON`.
4. If using [IdP-initiated login](https://docs.panther.com/system-configuration/saml/pages/-MXJ6kXOq1hLh6IY-4U0#idp-initiated-vs.-sp-initiated-login), set the **Use IdP-Initiated Single Sign On (SSO)** toggle to `ON`.
5. Copy the the **Audience** and **ACS Consumer URL** values and store them in a secure location. You will need them in the following steps.
   * If using IdP-initiated login, also copy the **Relay State** value.

{% hint style="info" %}
It's recommended to use [SP-initiated login](/system-configuration/saml.md#sp-initiated-login-recommended), as it is generally considered more secure than IdP-initiated login.
{% endhint %}

### Step 2: Create the Duo app

1. Log into the [Duo Admin Panel](https://admin.duosecurity.com/).
2. In the left-hand navigation bar, navigate to **Applications** → **Application Catalog**.
3. Search for **Generic SAML Service Provider**. Click **+Add**.

   <figure><img src="/files/mplzSOcLGgxPyycpbY2D" alt="Application Catalog in the Duo Admin Panel showing the &#x22;Generic SAML Service Provider&#x22; application" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
4. In the **Service Provider** section, configure the following:
   * **Entity ID**: Paste the **Audience** value you obtained in the Panther Console in Step 1.
   * **Assertion Consumer Service (ACS) URL**: Paste the **ACS Consumer URL** value you obtained in the Panther Console in Step 1.
   * **Default Relay State:** If using IdP-initiated login, paste the **Relay State** value you copied from the Panther Console in Step 1. If using SP-initiated login, leave this value blank.

     <figure><img src="/files/ueZKMHuyg0AvmzW5hEck" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. In the Duo Admin Panel, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click **Save**.

Keep this Duo Admin Panel browser window open, as you will need the **Metadata URL** value in the next steps.

### Step 3: Configure Duo SAML in Panther

1. Navigate back to the **Identity & Access** section in the Panther Console from Step 1. In the **Default Role** field, choose the Panther role that your new users will be assigned by default when they first log in via SSO.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Panther highly recommends not setting this value to `Admin`.
{% endhint %}

2. Return to the Duo Admin Panel. Copy the **Metadata URL** value and paste it into the **Identity Provider URL** field in the Panther Console.
3. Click **Save Changes**.

To test your setup, go to your Panther sign-in page and click **Login with SSO**.

<figure><img src="/files/9zegc6ls7XzjQrnAG5sb" alt="The Panther login page displays a &#x22;Login with SSO&#x22; button at the bottom."><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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