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This page describes how an IdP metadata InCommon site administrator adds user interface elements to IdP metadata. These elements are used by SP implementations to enhance their user interfaces.

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Typically, the value of the IdP Display Name field will be presented on discovery service interfaces. If In practice, if the <mdui:DisplayName> element does not exist in metadata, applications usually fall back on the <md:OrganizationDisplayName> element. The latter is a poor substitute for the IdP Display Name, however, since it assumes an organization deploys at most one IdP.

This The <mdui:DisplayName> element is REQUIRED in InCommon metadata.

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Warning
titleEdit the IdP Display Name with care!
Edit the user-facing IdP Display Name with care. To avoid duplicates and other anomalies on discovery interfaces, browse the complete list of IdPs in InCommon metadata.
Tip
titleThe Hide From Discovery Category
To discourage SPs from displaying presenting your IdP on discovery interfaces, self-assert membership in the Hide From Discovery Category.

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A brief description (140 characters or less) of the IdP service may be provided. On systems that support a pointing device (such as a mouse), the description will pop up when the user hovers over the IdP Display Name.

This The <mdui:Description> element is optional in InCommon metadata but IdP operators are encouraged to supply it.

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A link to a more comprehensive information page may be provided. This page should expand on the content of the IdP Description field.

This The <mdui:InformationURL> element is optional.

IdP Privacy Statement URL

A link to the IdP's Privacy Statement may be provided. This Privacy Statement should be targeted at end users.

This The <mdui:PrivacyStatementURL> element is optional. It is recommended that IdPs use this URL to point directly (or indirectly through another document) to the IdP's Attribute Release Process.

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