How to Integrate Azure Active Directory with Okta Using SAML

Integrating Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) with Okta using SAML 2.0 provides a flexible and secure way to manage federated identity across organizations. While Okta typically functions as an Identity Provider (IdP), it can also act as a Service Provider (SP), accepting authentication from external IdPs like Azure AD. This is especially valuable when external users—such as partners or subsidiaries—need access to applications managed within Okta.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the complete setup process to configure Azure AD as an IdP for Okta using SAML, enabling seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) across both platforms.