# F5 Configuration

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For a 100% cloud-based integration with F5, see [Keeper SSO Connect Cloud](https://docs.keeper.io/sso-connect-cloud)
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### F5

On the F5 BIG-IP APM, configure a new SAML IdP service for your Keeper platform:\
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Go to Access Policy -> SAML -> BIG-IP as IdP -> Local IdP services

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Navigate to: Access Policy > SAML : BIG-IP as IdP - Local IdP Services. Select your applicable IdP connection point and "Export Metadata".

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Upload this file to the server where Keeper SSO Connect is installed. We'll need it in the next step.\
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Import the Metadata file extracted from F5 BIG-IP APM into SSO Connect.

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Select **Save** to save the configuration and verify all settings look correct.\
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Export the Keeper SSO Connect Metadata file for configuration of F5 BIG-IP APM from the Export Metadata link.

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Your Keeper SSO Connect setup is now complete!


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