Set the IdP NameID policy

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Specify what format the IdP uses for the NameID token.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sso_config_admin, business_rule_admin, script_include_admin

    About this task

    This format is listed as part of the IdP's metadata.

    Procedure

    1. In the property The NameID policy to use for returning the Subject's NameID in the SAMLResponse. Your SAML identity provider will have to support this by declaring the policy in its metadata. The NameID value is used to match with the specified field in the User table to lookup the user., enter the value of the NameIDFormat element the integration uses.

      By default, the integration uses the SSOCircle NameIDFormat for email addresses.

    2. Click Save.