Test the ADFS configuration

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

    • Test your ADFS configuration to verify that it is properly functioning as an identity provider.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sso_config_admin, business_rule_admin, script_include_admin

    Procedure

    1. Open an Internet Explorer browser.
    2. Navigate to your ADFS portal.

      For example, https://samportal.example.com/adfs/ls/idpinitiatedsignon.aspx. This page contains a drop-down list of all configured Relying Party Trusts.

    3. Select the relying party that is associated with your instance.
    4. Click Continue to Sign In.

      If you have configured the SAML 2.0 external authentication properly, you should be automatically logged into the instance.

    5. Test a direct login URL by navigating to https://samportal.example.com/adfs/ls/idpinitiatedsignon.aspx?logintoRP=https://company.service-now.com.