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title: Configuring SP connections for STS
description: Configure a security token service (STS) connection to a service provider (SP) partner either in conjunction with browser-based single sign-on (SSO) or independently.
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# Configuring SP connections for STS

Configure a security token service (STS) connection to a service provider (SP) partner either in conjunction with browser-based single sign-on (SSO) or independently.

## Steps

1. Go to **System > Server > Protocol Settings**.

2. On the **WS-Trust STS** tab, configure an STS connection.