Switch an authenticated environment Enterprise Control Room database to a SAML identity provider (IDP).

To switch the Enterprise Control Room to a SAML authenticated environment, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Administration > Settings.
2. Access User Authentication > Edit.
3. Select the Use SAML option to enter the SAML information.
   Note: The Use Control Room database option is selected by default.
4. In the SAML metadata field, enter the data from the SAML IDP.
5. In the Unique Entity ID for Control Room (Service Provider) field, enter the Entity ID.
6. In the Encrypt SAML Assertions field, select one of the following options:
   • Do not encrypt: the SAML assertions are not encrypted.
   • Encrypt: the SAML assertions are encrypted.
7. Optional: Enter the Public key and Private key values.
   Note: Enter keys if you require encrypted SAML assertions.
8. Click Validate SAML Settings.
   You have to validate your SAML settings before you can save your changes.
   When you click this option, you will be redirected to a SAML service provider web page where you will be prompted to enter credentials and other data. After validation is complete, you will be redirected back to this configuration page.
9. Log in to the page and perform these steps:
   1. Navigate to the Metadata Manager and add the new service provider.
   2. Enter Enterprise Control Room metadata in the required field.
   3. Enter the Entity ID for the Enterprise Control Room service provider.
   4. Select the option to retrieve the user's information such as username, first name, last name, email.
   5. Save the new service provider.
10. Click Save changes.
    After you have successfully saved your settings, you will be logged out of the Automation Anywhere Enterprise Control Room.
11. Log back in to the system with your new credentials.