load_idp_metadata Method

Loads the metadata required for information exchange with the identity provider.

Syntax

def load_idp_metadata(file_name: str) -> None: ...

Remarks

The Identity provider (IdP) may have different options and requirements for interactions with the Service Provider (SP). Usually all these options together with X.509 certificates needed for data exchange are stored in XML metadata files. Use this method to load metadata from a file generated by an IdP.

FileName specifies the metadata file name.