SSO Setup for Vrex using Microsoft Entra Azure AD

🔐 How to Set Up SSO with Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) for Vrex

This tutorial guides you through connecting your Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) with Vrex using SAML 2.0.

✅ Prerequisites

• Access to Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) with rights to create enterprise applications
• Permission to manage your organization’s domain configuration
• Email address for your Vrex contact or admin@vixel.no

🧩 Step 1: Create a New Enterprise Application

• Go to your Microsoft Entra admin portal.
• Navigate to:
  Home → Enterprise Applications → New Application
• Select “Create your own application”
• Name it: Vrex Client App or Vrex SSO
• Choose: Integrate any other application you don’t find in the gallery (Non-gallery)

🔐 Step 2: Configure SAML-based Single Sign-On

In the new application:

• Go to Single sign-on
• Select SAML as the sign-on method

Basic SAML Configuration:

Enter the following values exactly:

Note: These values must match exactly. Use copy/paste to avoid typos.

🧾 Step 3: Add User Attributes & Claims

Under Attributes & Claims, click Edit. Ensure the following claims are present:

• email
• givenname
• surname
• userprincipalname

If missing, add them manually with the following mappings:

📎 Step 4: Provide Federation Metadata to Vrex

Copy the App Federation Metadata URL from your SAML configuration overview.

Email the following information to admin@vixel.no:

Subject: [SSO Setup Info] - Vrex Integration

- Company name:
- SSO App name:
- Federation Metadata URL:
- Your email domain (e.g., company.com)

This enables the Vrex team to configure their system to trust your Entra SAML identity provider.

🧪 Step 5: Confirm Vrex Configuration

After receiving confirmation from Vrex:

• Log in to your Vrex Client Admin Panel
• Go to: App Clients → [Your Client App] → Edit managed login page configuration
• Enable the new identity provider (named e.g., yourcompany-Entra)

🎯 Done!

Your users can now access Vrex using their Microsoft Entra credentials via SSO.

🛠️ Troubleshooting & Support

If you experience issues during setup or login, email [admin@vixel.no](mailto:admin@vixel.no) with a description and screenshots if possible.