--- title: "Ping Identity" slug: "ping-identity" updated: 2024-03-15T12:50:53Z published: 2024-03-15T12:50:53Z canonical: "docs.connect.visma.com/ping-identity" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.connect.visma.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ping Identity ## Step by step guide to configure Ping Identity as a SAML Identity Provider within Visma Follow the steps below to configure **Ping Identity** as a SAML Identity Provider within Visma. Keep Authentication Settings open in your browser while you access Ping Identity in a new window or tab. You will need to return to the Single Sign-On page to complete the configuration steps. ### Prerequisites - Ping Identity account with Admin rights - All of your users under your account in Visma will need a pre-existing account in Ping Identity with exactly the same domain email address. ### Configure Visma Single Sign-On app in Ping Identity 1. On the "Single Sign-On" page go to section **1. Copy the Visma metadata details into Ping Identity**. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step1](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 2. Log into your Admin panel. 3. Click **Connections** from the left side menu. 4. Add a new application by **clicking the plus sign** from the left upper corner. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step4](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 5. Click **Advanced configuration** and then click **Configure for SAML connection type.** ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step5](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step5.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 6. Name your application and click **Next**. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step6](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step6.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 7. Select **Import From URL** option. 8. While on **Configure SAML Connection** copy from Authentication Settings section **1.Copy the Visma metadata details into Ping Identity** the metadata link. 9. Paste the link into the **IMPORT URL** box and click **Import**. 10. From the section **SIGNING KEY** select the option **SIGNED RESPONSE**. 11. From section **SLO BINDING** select for **SUBJECT NAMEID FORMAT** the option: urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.1:nameid-format:emailAddress. 12. For **ASSERTION VALIDITY DURATION** insert **60**(seconds). ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step12](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step12.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 13. Click **Save and Continue**. 14. Use the table from Authentication Settings section **2. Configure claims in Ping Identity** **to add mappings into the Ping Identity** page from left to right for each row. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step14](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step14.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 15. On the added attributes select the checkbox for **Required**. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step15](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step15.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 16. Click **Save and Close**. 17. To enable your new application activate the toggle button from the right upper corner. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step17](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Step17.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) ### Configure Visma Single Sign-On to use Ping Identity. 1. While on your newly created application go to the **Configuration** tab. 2. Click **Download Metadata.** ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_ConfigureVisma_Step2](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_ConfigureVisma_Step2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 3. **Upload** this Metadata XML file into the section **3.Upload Ping Identity metadata into Visma** from Authentication Settings. It contains all your Ping Identity information that Visma needs in order to complete the setup. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_ConfigureVisma_Step3](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_ConfigureVisma_Step3.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D) 4. Continue with your Advanced configuration and click **Save**. ### Testing Single Sign-On after Visma has made its configuration To make sure SSO is working, perform this step: 1. **To test SSO** access go to your Visma MyDomain e.g. https://example.my.connect.visma.com directly, and then click the **Sign in with Ping Identity** button. ![AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Test_Step1](https://cdn.document360.io/0ec30182-e256-4eca-ab6a-d067d83d0895/Images/Documentation/AuthSettings_SSO_PingIdentity_Test_Step1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-30T00%3A53%3A42Z&se=2026-10-30T01%3A53%3A42Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=PJ4Q7L96EgPJjn6qDdMtIgGF28nu9%2FAWB38oXrgbCxI%3D)