Saml Sequence Diagram

The SAML sequence flow

1. User initiates login: User -> [Click Login] -> Service Provider

2. SP redirects to IdP: Service Provider -> [Redirect to IdP with SAML Request] -> User

3. User reaches IdP login: User -> [Navigate to IdP Login Page] -> Identity Provider

4. IdP requests credentials: Identity Provider -> [Prompt for Credentials] -> User

5. User supplies credentials: User -> [Enter Credentials] -> Identity Provider

6. IdP generates SAML Assertion: Identity Provider -> [Generate SAML Assertion] -> User

7. User redirected back to SP: User -> [Navigate back with SAML Assertion] -> Service Provider

8. Optional Validation (sometimes skipped): Service Provider -> [Validate SAML Assertion (optional)] -> Identity Provider

9. User gains access: Service Provider -> [Grant Access] -> User