This guide explains how to configure SAML single sign-on (SSO) between ClouDNS and Google Workspace. Follow the steps below to create a custom SAML app and configure the integration.
Log in to the Google Workspace Admin Console using your administrator account.
In the left-hand menu, navigate to:
| Apps > Web and mobile apps |
Click Add app and select Add custom SAML app.
Enter a name for the app, such as ClouDNS, and click Continue.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| App name | ClouDNS |
Download the Metadata file provided by Google Workspace.
Log in to ClouDNS and upload the Metadata file in the SAML configuration popup.
| When you upload the file to ClouDNS, an ACS URL will be generated. Make sure to copy it. |
Return to Google Workspace and click Continue to proceed with the SAML configuration.
Paste the copied ACS URL into both of the following fields:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| ACS URL | Paste the ACS URL generated by ClouDNS |
| Entity ID | Paste the ACS URL generated by ClouDNS |
Ensure the checkbox for Signed response is ticked.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Signed response | Enabled |
Under Name ID format, select EMAIL from the dropdown menu.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Name ID format | EMAIL |
Click Continue.
If you do not need to map specific attributes, click Finish to complete the setup.