SonicOS 7.2 SAML Feature Guide

Using SAML Single Sign-On for Remote Access VPN (SSLVPN)

This section includes information about SSLVPN for both portal and client to sign in with SAML authentication.

  1. On the SSLVPN portal, navigate to SSL VPN > Server Settings.

  2. Ensure that the authentication type is SAML.

  3. Click the Configure button next to SAML Profile.

    This page only lists SAML profiles with SSLVPN service as the SP.

  4. Enable only one profile.

  5. On the Virtual Office Portal, you no longer need to enter the username or password. Clicking the login button redirects you to your IdPs login screen. Post successful authentication you can access your bookmarks.


  6. To connect using NetExtender client, go to NetExtender client machine and add a new SSLVPN connection.

  7. In the Connection field, click Add Connection⋯.

  8. In the Add Connection dialog box, enter Name and Server.


  9. Click Next.

  10. In the Security Alert dialog box, click Trust.


  11. In the Add connection dialog box, under the Domain drop-down, select SAML.


  12. Click Save.
    The NetExtender connection page is displayed.

  13. Click Connect.
    The Client browser is launched for the SAML login.

  14. In the IdPdialog box, click Sign On.
    The NetExtender client is connected successfully.