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Bug

Unable to authenticate ArcGIS API for Python in ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 using a Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) account and "invalid username or password" error is returned.

ArcGIS API for Python
Bug ID Number BUG-000170931
SubmittedSeptember 23, 2024
Last ModifiedFebruary 7, 2025
Applies toArcGIS API for Python
Version foundN/A
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusAs Designed

Additional Information

SAML is an industry standard that requires a browser. Most identity providers do not simply accept a username and password, but require multi-factor authentication, making it impractical to authenticate via SAML from scripts. This is a well-known and accepted limitation of the SAML protocol. There are other means to authenticate from a script or application such as using a refresh token, app tokens, or built-in service accounts.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000170931

Software:

  • ArcGIS API for Python

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