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# SAML SSO Error: Authentication method doesn't match requested

When logging in to Semgrep using SAML single-sign on (SSO), you may see the error `Authentication method doesn't match requested`:

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/semgrep-ee9d73d8/yMsI1pCt6oL_Pkb9/images/kb/semgrep-appsec-platform/saml-authentication-method-match/image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yMsI1pCt6oL_Pkb9&q=85&s=22d7e1612485facc80cbc749316de28a" alt="SAML auth method error" width="818" height="286" data-path="images/kb/semgrep-appsec-platform/saml-authentication-method-match/image.png" />
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This error only occurs when starting sign-in from Semgrep. To prevent the error, start your sign-in from your IdP (SSO provider).

To fix this problem, you must be an `admin` in Semgrep AppSec Platform.

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Sign in to [Semgrep AppSec Platform](https://semgrep.dev/login).
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **<Icon icon="gear" iconType="solid" /> Settings > Access > [SSO](https://semgrep.dev/orgs/-/settings/access/sso)**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Check the box labeled **Check if your SSO supports non-password authentication mechanisms (e.g. MFA, X509, PasswordLessPhoneSignin)**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **Save** to save this setting.
  </Step>
</Steps>