Challenge, Error and Exit URLs

Challenge, Error and Exit URLs can be defined to configure the destination to which the user will be redirected under various conditions.

One set of URLs can be configured for each SP (SmartOrg and career section). In addition, individual career sections can have their own values for these URLs. These values will override the defaults for the career section SP.

Challenge URL

The Challenge URL setting defines the page where the user will be directed to present his credentials. There are two options:

  • Default login page: Standard Oracle Taleo Enterprise Edition page. No redirection to the IdP.

  • SP Initiated Servlet redirect: The user is redirected to the IdP's login page. This option must be selected to enable SP initiated flows from SmartOrg and career section to the chosen IdP.


Image showing the use of a Challenge URL.

Error URL

The Error URL setting defines the page where the user will be directed when an SSO error occurs. It can be the default Oracle Taleo Enterprise Edition error page or a custom page defined by the customer. Typical errors that would generate an SSO error are:

  • Locked user account

  • Invalid Assertion (generic SSO response issue)


Image showing the use of a Error URL.

Exit URL

This Exit URL setting defines where the Service Provider sends the user upon exiting the application. Three options are available:

  • Default exit page – Display the login screen

  • Custom URL – Display a custom page defined by the customer

  • No exit page – Display the exit screen


Image showing the use of an Exit URL.