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User interface elements in Federation metadata are used by downstream applications to construct rich, dynamic user interfaces (UIs). Specifically, user interface elements in IdP metadata are used for the discovery and error pages at the SP, while user interface elements in SP metadata are used for the login, consent, and error pages at the IdP. The goal is to unify the various user interfaces associated with cross-domain single sign-on, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.
The metadata administrative interface InCommon Federation Manager has the following input fields:
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