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# Identity provider endpoints

**Identity provider (IdP) endpoints** define the specific connection point used by a provider to authenticate with an [identity provider](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/identity-providers/). This could be a DNS name for an Active Directory domain controller, an IP address for a Linux system, or a URL for a REST API, for example.

In Devolutions PAM, managed providers already have their identity provider endpoints pre-integrated. However, when using custom PAM providers, these endpoints must be explicitly configured. This typically happens within [action scripts](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/action-script/), ensuring the provider knows where and how to authenticate.

This distinction is crucial for flexible integrations, especially in hybrid environments or when working with custom identity systems. Properly configuring identity provider endpoints ensures secure and seamless authentication flows.

#### Identity provider endpoints aliases

* IdP endpoints

#### Related topics

* [Create a custom PAM provider action script in Devolutions Server](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/kb/knowledge-base/create-anyidentity-action-script-dvls/#identity-provider-endpoint-script-parameters)
* [Identity provider endpoint script parameters](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/kb/knowledge-base/create-anyidentity-action-script-dvls/#identity-provider-endpoint-script-parameters)
* [Test action scripts outside of custom PAM providers](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/kb/troubleshooting-articles/troubleshooting-action-scripts/)<br>

#### See also

* [Custom PAM providers](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/providers/anyidentity-providers/)
* [Create a custom PAM provider in Devolutions Server](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/getting-started/anyidentity/create-anyidentity-pam-provider-dvls/)
* [Import a custom PAM provider](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/server/getting-started/anyidentity/import-anyidentity-pam-provider/)


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