# Importing Identity Provider Metadata

When creating a Service Provider for ASM you will need to specify which Identity Provider to use.

### Adding an Identity Provider

To add a new identity provider:

1. Select ≡ > **Admin** > **Integration**.
2. In the Explorer pane, under **Single Sign On**, select **Identity Providers**.
3. Select the **New** icon, then complete the following details:

<table><thead><tr><th width="272">Name</th><th>Add a Display Name for the Identity Provider.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Secure Hash Algorithm</td><td><p>Choose SHA-1 or SHA-256 from the dropdown list.</p><p>The Hash Algorithm here must be the same as the one selected for the Relying Party when importing service provider metadata.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Metadata</td><td><p>Copy and Paste the metadata XML from your Identity Provider into this field.</p><p>The metadata must include the public key for the IdP Signing Certificate (this is included by default in ADFS metadata).</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

Select the **Save** icon to save the details.

### Deleting an Identity Provider

1. Select an Identity Provider in the Identity Providers browse table.
2. Select the **Delete** icon .

   A deletion warning appears.
3. Select **Yes** to delete the Identity Provider, or **No** to cancel.


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