Configure SAML SSO

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Prerequisites

• Administrative access to your Identity Provider (IdP)
• The Domain you want to enable for SSO

1

Prepare Required Information

Configure Profound as a SAML application with your IDP:

• Icon: Profound Logo Shown Below
• App Name: Profound
• App Description: Profound is the all-in-one platform for monitoring and controlling your company’s presence in generative AI applications.

Gather the following SAML configuration details from your Identity Provider:

• SSO URL: Your IdP’s authentication endpoint where users will be redirected
• Entity ID: The unique identifier of your IdP application
• X.509 Certificate: Your IdP’s public certificate for secure SAML communication

2

Request SSO Configuration

Email the following information securely to support@tryprofound.com:SAML configuration from Step 1:

• SSO URL
• Entity ID
• X.509 Certificate

We recommend using an encrypted zip file with password that is provided separately.

3

Configure Your IdP

After we receive your information, we’ll provide you with:

• ACS URL: The endpoint where your IdP should send SAML assertions
• Service Provider Entity ID: Profound’s unique identifier for your IdP
• Metadata URL: URL containing Profound’s SAML configuration

Add these values to your IdP’s SAML application settings.

4

Configure Attribute Mapping

In your IdP, map the following user attributes:Required:

• Email address → mail
• First name → firstName
• Last name → lastName

5

Testing

Once you’ve completed the configuration:

1. Notify support@tryprofound.com that you’re ready for testing
2. We’ll verify the integration
3. Test the login flow with a sample user account

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Notes

• Subdomains must be explicitly configured unless your domain is an eTLD+1
• For security purposes, send sensitive configuration details through secure channels
• IdP-initiated flow is disabled by default for security considerations.
• Contact support@tryprofound.com if you need assistance during setup