# Okta SSO

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**Set up Okta IdP**

Lenses is available directly in Okta’s [Application catalog](https://okta.com/integrations/lenses/).
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**Add application in the Catalog**

* Go to **Applications->Applications**
* Click **Add Application**
* Search for **Lenses**
* Select by pressing **Add**
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**Set General Settings**

* App label: **Lenses**
* Set the base url of your lenses installation e.g. **<https://lenses-dev.example.com>**
* Click Done
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**Download SAML Certificates**

Download the **Federation Metadata XML file** with the OktaIdP details.
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**Configure SAML in HQ**

SAML configuration is set in HQ's **config.yaml** file. See [here ](https://docs.lenses.io/latest/deployment/hq#samlconfig)for more details.
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