> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/saml-sso-authentication/saml-configuration/idp-side-configuration.md).

# IdP side configuration

On the identity provider side, you need to do the following:

1. Log in to your preferred IdP platform and create a generic or RAS specific SAML-based application to be used with the Parallels RAS environment.
2. Configure the application and take note of the following configuration properties to be added in Parallels RAS later:
   * **Entity ID**
   * **Logon URL**
   * **Logout URL**
   * **Certificate (base64)**
3. Alternatively, you can export a metadata file to be imported in Parallels RAS. For additional help, see [**SAML integration examples and tips**](/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/saml-sso-authentication/saml-configuration/saml-integration-examples-and-tips.md).


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