Create an authentication tree
Authentication trees provide fine-grained authentication by allowing multiple paths and decision points throughout the authentication flow. Authentication trees are made up of nodes that define actions taken during authentication.
Each node performs a single task, such as collecting a username or making a simple decision. Nodes can have multiple outcomes rather than just success or failure. For details, see the Authentication nodes configuration reference in the PingAM documentation.
To create a simple tree for use when testing the Ping SDKs, follow these steps:
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Under Realm Overview, click Authentication Trees, then click Create Tree.
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Enter a tree name, for example
sdkUsernamePasswordJourney, and then click Create.The authentication tree designer appears, showing the Start entry point connected to the Failure exit point.
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Drag the following nodes from the Components panel on the left side into the designer area:
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Page Node
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Username Collector
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Password Collector
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Data Store Decision
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Drag and drop the Username Collector and Password Collector nodes onto the Page Node, so that they both appear on the same page when logging in.
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Connect the nodes as follows:
Figure 1. Example username and password authentication tree -
Select the Page Node, and in the Properties pane, set the Stage property to
UsernamePassword.You can configure the node properties by selecting a node and altering properties in the right-hand panel. One of the samples uses this specific value to determine the custom UI to display.
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Click Save.