Set up SAML SSO for Figma with Microsoft Entra ID

2024-08-07

Note

You can only complete this step after your Figma for Education rep has enabled you as your organization's administrator.

Organizations that manage users with Microsoft Entra ID can configure SAML SSO in Figma. Figma supports both identity (Microsoft Entra ID) and service (Figma) initiated configurations.

We recommend having both Figma and Microsoft Entra ID open in separate tabs so that you can switch between them throughout the setup process.

Note

When configuring SAML in an active organization:

Microsoft recommends testing SAML configurations in a sandbox environment. However, there isn't a way to create a sandbox or test environment in Figma. We recommend testing the Figma application with a test user, such as yourself, or a small group of users first.
To make sure existing users can still access Figma during the set up process, set the login and authentication method to Members may log in with any method, including email and password (default).
After everything is up and running, you can update this setting to Members must log in with SAML SSO. Learn more in Microsoft's tutorial: Microsoft Entra ID SSO Integration with Figma.

Confirm your Figma administrator account

Visit figma.com.
Select Log In.
Sign in with your account (previously created) using your administrator district email address.
Confirm you are on your organization's account by checking the left toolbar for:
- The name of your school or district
- An admin settings tab
If you don't see the name of your organization and an admin settings tab, you might be viewing external teams.
- Select the dropdown next to External teams.
- Select the name of your district or school in the dropdown.