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title: SAML 2.0
description: Learn SAML 2.0 concepts, configuration, and usage procedures for PingAM identity providers and service providers
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  name_changes_for_forgerock_products: Name changes for ForgeRock products
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# SAML 2.0

These topics cover concepts, configuration, and usage procedures for working with the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) v2.0 features provided by PingAM.

They are intended for anyone using PingAM for SAML 2.0 identity and SPs, or using the Fedlet as a SAML 2.0 SP.

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#### [About SAML 2.0](saml2-introduction.html)

Learn how AM servers support SAML 2.0.

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#### [Configure SAML 2.0](saml2-configuration.html)

Configure AM's SAML 2.0 support by using the AM admin UI.

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#### [Configure single sign-on](saml2-sso-slo.html)

Enable SAML 2.0 single sign-on (SSO) and single logout (SLO).

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#### [Federate identities](saml2-linking-accounts.html)

Learn how to link identities, either permanently or temporarily.

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#### [SAML 2.0 in Java apps](saml2-implementation-fedlet.html)

Learn how to use the AM *Fedlet*.

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#### [SAML 2.0 Secure Attribute Exchange](saml2-sae.html)

Deploy AM as a SAML 2.0 gateway to a legacy IdP.

## Name changes for ForgeRock products

Product names changed when ForgeRock became part of Ping Identity.

The following name changes have been in effect since early 2024:

| Old name                      | New name                        |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| ForgeRock Identity Cloud      | PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud |
| ForgeRock Access Management   | PingAM                          |
| ForgeRock Directory Services  | PingDS                          |
| ForgeRock Identity Management | PingIDM                         |
| ForgeRock Identity Gateway    | PingGateway                     |
| ForgeRock Identity Platform   | Ping Advanced Identity Software |

Learn more about the name changes in [New names for ForgeRock products](https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/New-names-for-ForgeRock-products) in the Knowledge Base.