> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.sarasfinance.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Zoho Directory

> Configure Single Sign-On (SSO) using Zoho Directory as your Identity Provider.

To configure Zoho Directory as your Identity Provider (IdP) for the Saras Platform, follow the steps below.

## 1. Create Custom SAML App

1. Log in to the [Zoho Directory Admin Panel](https://directory.zoho.com/).
2. Navigate to **Applications** in the left sidebar and click **Add Application**.
3. Click **Create Custom App** in the top-right corner.
4. Enter the **Application Name** (e.g., `Saras AI` or `Saras Finance`).
5. For **SSO Mode**, select **SAML** from the dropdown.

## 2. SAML Configuration

In the configuration screen, provide the Service Provider (SP) details using your unique **Tenant ID** provided by Saras.

### Service Provider Details

* **Assertion Consumer Service (ACS) URL:** `https://ind-prod.sarasfinance.com/v1/saml/samlacs/<<YOUR_TENANT_ID>>`
* **Issuer / Entity ID:** `https://ind-prod.sarasfinance.com/v1/saml/samlmetadata/<<YOUR_TENANT_ID>>`
* **Sign-in URL:** `https://ind-prod.sarasfinance.com/v1/saml/samllogin/<<YOUR_TENANT_ID>>`

### Credentials & Name ID

1. **Name ID Format:** Select `Unspecified`.
2. **Application Username:** Select `Primary Email Address`.

### Attribute Mapping

To ensure correct user identification, map the email claim as follows:

* **Attribute Name:** `http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/ws/2005/05/identity/claims/emailaddress`
* **Format:** `Basic`
* **Attribute Value:** `Primary Email Address`

Click **Create** to save the application.

## 3. Assign Users

1. After creating the app, click **Assign Users**.
2. Select the specific users or groups who require access to the Saras Platform via SSO.

## 4. Details to share with Saras

To finalize the integration, download the Identity Provider (IdP) metadata and share the following with the Saras Support team:

* **Identity Provider Entity ID** (e.g., `https://accounts.zoho.com`)
* **Login URL / SSO URL**
* **X.509 Certificate**

<Note>
  These details can be retrieved by selecting your application in the Zoho Directory Admin Panel and navigating to the **Metadata** or **Configure** tab.
</Note>