Using SCIM with OIDC #10630
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JaapF
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Jan 30, 2026
| The typical example of this scenario includes Okta as an IdP and using `sub` as a unique identifier. In the OIDC **Attribute Mapping** configuration, the unique IdP claim `sub` is stored in the `System.User.Name` attribute of the Mendix user entity, and the `Name` attribute is configured as the OIDC principal attribute. This establishes the `sub` value as the authoritative identifier for the user in Mendix. | ||
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| This scenario also applies if you are using Entra ID as IdP. The unique IdP claim `oid` is stored in the `System.User.Name` attribute of the Mendix user entity, the `Name` attribute is configured as the OIDC principal attribute. By mapping the SCIM `externalId` to the `System.User.Name` attribute and configuring `Name` as the SCIM principal attribute enable Mendix to correctly correlate SCIM provisioning. |
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we lost a nuance.
it should say:
"...using Entra ID as IdP AND you have mapped the unique idP claim..."
because if the 'and condition' is not met, another scenario applies
JaapF
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| #### Transitioning to a Long-Term Standard Identifier (`oid`) | ||
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| If the organization decides to standardize on `oid` as the long-term unique identifier across both OIDC and SCIM, both configurations must be updated to use this identifier consistently. To implement this change, follow scenario 2 and do the following: |
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let's mention Entra ID again here.
The 'oid' cliam only exists with Entra ID.
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input: https://mendix.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/idx/pages/4312137855/Add+SCIM+to+existing+app+link+users
Contact person: Sowmya Pathivada