Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers for the most frequently asked questions below

What is this for?

This is for integrators of SAML IdPs or SPs to allow them to test and troubleshoot SAML integrations.

What is SAML?

SAML is an open standard used for authentication. It allows a user to log into their institutional or company 'Single Sign On' service, and then access SAML compatible services without maintaining logins on each of those services.

I'm a service provider, what do I do?

If you are a service provider, you can load your SP metadata into SAMLdebug.com and we provide an identity provider you can use to test logins to your service.

I'm an identity provider, what do I do?

If you are an identity provider, you can load your IdP metadata into SAMLdebug.com and we provide a test service provider you can use an example service for testing.

Who provides SAMLdebug.com?

This is a free service offered by liblynx.com, who provide a range of authentication, access and analytics services to electronic publishers and libraries

Is there some small print I should be aware of?

Our privacy policy details what we store and why, and you should also observe our terms of use.