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Anonymous
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How to configure SSO in PVA?

Hi,

 

I am trying to connect SSO in PVA on the Sharepoint website. I see the below error on the chrome console.

p1.png

I see a syntax error from the below line of code. I am following the SSO configuration by the doc provided below: "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-virtual-agents/configure-sso"

 

The below code is from the doc.

 

 var userID = clientApplication.account?.accountIdentifier != null ? ("Your-customized-prefix-max-20-characters" + clientApplication.account.accountIdentifier).substr(0,64) : (Math.random().toString() + Date.now().toString().substr(0,64)

 

I had posted by query before as well but no luck.. https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/General/How-to-configure-Single-Sign-On-in-PVA-with-Sharepoint-a...

 

Can anyone please help me out here?

 

Regards,

Hemanth

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hrztmn
Frequent Visitor

I was trying out the SSO samples shared in docs
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-virtual-agents/configure-sso

and

https://github.com/microsoft/PowerVirtualAgentsSamples/blob/master/BuildYourOwnCanvasSamples/3.singl...

with no success. I got the same issue (errorcode 502) from both samples during runtime. Seems like the code could not intercept with the OBO token as soon as the Login button got prompted?

hrztmn_1-1605059501706.png

hrztmn_2-1605059566897.png

hrztmn_3-1605059658285.png

My configuration of app registrations for authentication and canvas app are as per the docs.  Any help is appreciated

 

 Can you debug the code and check which step in the sample html code failed? besides, if you can successfully send the invoke activity and it still does not work. then paste the conversation id (using /debug conversationid) here and i can take a look.

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @BoLi,

We just have the link "https://<Name of the org>.sharepoint.com/" to access our SharePoint website.

 

Once I access the link I get the below.
pva2.png

 

 

Once I select the account I enter the password.

pva3.png

 

Then I am logged in.

 

How to get the login token return from AAD back to your home page and use the token and then call AAD again to exchange this for a OBO token and then put OBO token as part of invoke activity and send it to PVA.

 

Can you please explain this as per the above scenario as we do not have a login button here? It would really be a great help for us!

 

Regards,

Hemanth

PaulCullivan
Employee
Employee

As a follow up to this we did get this working by using HttpContextAccessor to get the logged in user name and passing this through under exchangeTokenAsync as loginHint; doing this worked.  @BoLi - thanks again for your assistance.

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @PaulCullivan /@BoLi ,

Can you please share the steps / code changes on how you got this working. This would be a great help to save us. 

Anonymous
Not applicable

@PaulCullivan @BoLi , Can you please help us by providing the code changes/ steps that was done to achieve this. We really need to get this working. Please help!

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @PaulCullivan / @BoLi / @CleberM ,

 

Please look into the below code. Even after passing the loginHint with the login User Name I am not able to login directly it still prompt the login card.

 

function exchangeTokenAsync(resourceUri) {
  
        let user = clientApplication.getAccount();
        if (user) {
          console.log("KMT - user exist " + JSON.stringify(user));
          //KMT - user exist {"accountIdentifier":"8ad1e23f-1777-4150-86cd-abcdefghi","homeAccountIdentifier":"OGFkMWUyMZj.ZTdlZ.....","userName":"abc@xyz.com","name":"<My-Name>","idToken":{"aud":"7dd5c894-17f5-4fd1-be79-caaaaaacc"

          console.log("KMT - user exist UserName " + JSON.stringify(user.userName));
          //KMT - user exist UserName "abc@xyz.com"

          let requestObj = {
            scopes: [resourceUri],
            loginHint: user.userName, //Here I am passing abc@xyz.com
          };

          console.log("KMT - requestObj: " + JSON.stringify(requestObj)); 
          //KMT - requestObj: {"scopes":["api://fed35d0e-aaaa-bbbb-aae0-54a25735xyze/Canvas.PVA.SSO"],"login_hint":"abc@xyz.com"}

          return clientApplication.acquireTokenSilent(requestObj).then(function (tokenResponse) {

          console.log("KMT - exchangeTokenAsync requestObj: " + tokenResponse.accessToken); 
          //KMT - exchangeTokenAsync requestObj: eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJSUzI1.............
          
          return tokenResponse.accessToken;

          })

          .catch(function (error) {
              console.log("KMT - exchangeTokenAsync error: " + error);
            });
          }else{
          return Promise.resolve(null);
        }
      }

 

 

I see the below error in the logs:


POST https://directline.botframework.com/v3/directline/conversations/gzasBGpw79CRPiuiBjULa-o/activities 502

 

I also see that it enters the if blog "bot was not able to handle the invoke, so display the oauthCard" from the below code.

 

 

if (action.type === "DIRECT_LINE/INCOMING_ACTIVITY") {
              const activity = action.payload.activity;
              let resourceUri;
              if (
                activity.from &&
                activity.from.role === "bot" &&
                (resourceUri = getOAuthCardResourceUri(activity))
              ) {
                exchangeTokenAsync(resourceUri).then(function (token) {
                  if (token) {
                    directLine
                      .postActivity({
                        type: "invoke",
                        name: "signin/tokenExchange",
                        value: {
                          id:
                            activity.attachments[0].content
                              .tokenExchangeResource.id,
                          connectionName:
                            activity.attachments[0].content.connectionName,
                          token,
                        },
                        from: {
                          id: userId,
                          name: clientApplication.account.name,
                          role: "user",
                        },
                      })
                      .subscribe(
                        (id) => {
                          console.log("id: " + id);
                          if (id === "retry") {
                            console.log(
                              `KMT - bot was not able to handle the invoke, so display the oauthCard`
                            );
                            // bot was not able to handle the invoke, so display the oauthCard
                            return next(action);
                          }
                          console.log(
                            `KMT - else: tokenexchange successful and we do not display the oauthCard`
                          );
                          // else: tokenexchange successful and we do not display the oauthCard
                        },
                        (error) => {
                          // an error occurred to display the oauthCard
                          console.log(
                            `KMT - an error occurred to display the oauthCard`
                          );
                          return next(action);
                        }
                      );
                    return;
                  } else return next(action);
                });
              } else return next(action);
            } else return next(action);
          }
        );

 

 

And I also see the below error in the log

InteractionRequiredAuthError: AADSTS65001: The user or administrator has not consented to use the application with ID 'mnopqurs-17f5-aaaaa-be79-cb490abcdefg' named 'Canvas PVA Bot SSO'. Send an interactive authorization request for this user and resource.
Trace ID: a4447ed8-2465-4c06-a967-026b033cfb00
Correlation ID: 790684f3-6f77-43fe-89b3-aa92614080e9
Timestamp: 2021-01-19 10:34:16Z

BoLi
Copilot Studio
Copilot Studio

@Anonymous , you will still have to pass the login token to PVA in order for SSO to work. that is a must.  For the error you attached, it says the user has not consent to use the application which means you don't grant tenant level consent for your app(Canvas PVA bot SSO). if the app is for PVA bot, then you must grant tenant level consent first(this is already mentioned in .  Besides, the application id looks weird to me, I expect it to be a AAD application id which is a GUID but this is different. Make sure that you are using AAD V2 application.

Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @BoLi 

 

Thank you for your response. Can you please explain me how to pass the login token to PVA in order for SSO to work by providing code samples? I really am not able to figure this out.

 

I have followed the doc to provide the API Permissions for both of the canvas and authentication app.

 

Below is the snapshot of the App registration for the Canvas App: I have added 2 extra roles here.
azure1.png

Below is the snapshot of the App registration for the Authentication App:

azure2.png

The Application id looks weird because I have edited it due to security reasons. 

Below is the current code that I am using.

 

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>Virtual Agent</title>
  <script src="https://cdn.botframework.com/botframework-webchat/latest/webchat.js"></script>
  <script type="text/javascript" src="https://alcdn.msauth.net/lib/1.2.0/js/msal.js"></script>
  <script src="https://unpkg.com/@azure/storage-blob@10.3.0/browser/azure-storage.blob.min.js" integrity="sha384-fsfhtLyVQo3L3Bh73qgQoRR328xEeXnRGdoi53kjo1uectCfAHFfavrBBN2Nkbdf" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
  <script type="text/javascript">
      if (typeof Msal === "undefined")
        document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='https://alcdn.msftauth.net/lib/1.2.0/js/msal.js' type='text/javascript' %3E%3C/script%3E"));
  </script>

  <script>
   var clientApplication;
     (function () {
       var msalConfig = {
           auth: {
             clientId: '<CLIENT ID I HAVE REMOVED>',
             authority: 'https://login.microsoftonline.com/<DIRECTORY ID I HAVE REMOVED>'
           },
           cache: {
             cacheLocation: 'localStorage',
             storeAuthStateInCookie: false
           }
       };
       if (!clientApplication) {
         clientApplication = new Msal.UserAgentApplication(msalConfig);
       }
     } ());
 </script>

  <style>
      html,
      body {
        height: 100%;
      }

      body {
        margin: 0;
      }

      .modal {
        display: none; /* Hidden by default */
        position: fixed; /* Stay in place */
        z-index: 1; /* Sit on top */
        padding-top: 100px; /* Location of the box */
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%; /* Full width */
        height: 100%; /* Full height */
        overflow: auto; /* Enable scroll if needed */
        background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); /* Fallback color */
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* Black w/ opacity */
      }

      .modal-content {
        background-color: #fefefe;
        margin: auto;
        padding: 10px;
        border: 1px solid #888;
        width: 500px;
        height: 575px;
      }
      .close {
        color: black;
        float: right;
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: bold;
      }

      .close:hover,
      .close:focus {
        color: #000;
        text-decoration: none;
        cursor: pointer;
      }

      .main {
        margin: 18px;
        border-radius: 4px;
      }

      div[role="form"] {
        background-color: #3392ff;
      }

      #webchat {
        position: center;
        height: 530px;
        width: 100%;
        top: 60px;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #heading {
        padding-bottom: 5px;
      }

      h1 {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-family: Segoe UI;
        font-style: normal;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 20px;
        color: #f3f2f1;
        letter-spacing: 0.005em;
        display: table-cell;
        vertical-align: middle;
        padding: 13px 0px 0px 20px;
      }

      #login {
        position: fixed;
        margin-left: 150px;
      }

      .span {
        font-weight: bold;
      }
      #myBtn {
        position: fixed;
        float: right;
        outline: none;
        width: 60px;
        height: 80px;
        margin: auto auto auto 10px;
      }
      button:hover {
        background-color: transparent;
      }
    </style>

</head>
  <body>
    <button id="myBtn" type="button">Power Virtual Agent</button>

    <div id="myModal" class="modal">
      <!-- Modal content -->
      <div class="modal-content" style="background-color: #ffd933">
        <span class="close">&times;</span>
        <div id="chatwindow">
          <div id="heading">
            <img src="https://www.flaticon.com/svg/vstatic/svg/4061/4061262.svg?token=exp=1611082398~hmac=d7fe65d90930596808248cc855fd1fda" width="42" height="30" alt="KMT-logo"/>
            <span class="span"><strong>Virtual Agent</strong></span>
          </div>
          <div id="webchat"></div>
        </div>
      </div>
    </div>

    <!--Button code begins here-->

    <script>
      // Get the modal
      var modal = document.getElementById("myModal");

      // Get the button that opens the modal
      var btn = document.getElementById("myBtn");

      // Get the <span> element that closes the modal
      var span = document.getElementsByClassName("close")[0];

      // When the user clicks the button, open the modal
      btn.onclick = function () {
        modal.style.display = "block";
      };

      // When the user clicks on <span> (x), close the modal
      span.onclick = function () {
        modal.style.display = "none";
      };

      // When the user clicks anywhere outside of the modal, close it
      window.onclick = function (event) {
        if (event.target == modal) {
          modal.style.display = "none";
        }
      };
    </script>

    <!--Button code ends here-->
    <script>
function getOAuthCardResourceUri(activity) {
  if (activity &&
       activity.attachments &&
       activity.attachments[0] &&
       activity.attachments[0].contentType === 'application/vnd.microsoft.card.oauth' &&
       activity.attachments[0].content.tokenExchangeResource) {
         // asking for token exchange with AAD
         return activity.attachments[0].content.tokenExchangeResource.uri;
   }
}

function exchangeTokenAsync(resourceUri) {
  let user = clientApplication.getAccount();
   if (user) {
     let requestObj = {
       scopes: [resourceUri]
     };
     return clientApplication.acquireTokenSilent(requestObj)
       .then(function (tokenResponse) {
         return tokenResponse.accessToken;
         })
         .catch(function (error) {
           console.log(error);
         });
         }
         else {
         return Promise.resolve(null);
   }
}

async function fetchJSON(url, options = {}) {
       const res = await fetch(url, {
         ...options,
         headers: {
           ...options.headers,
           accept: "application/json",
         },
       });

       if (!res.ok) {
         console.log(`KMT - Failed to fetch JSON due to ${res.status}`);
         throw new Error(`Failed to fetch JSON due to ${res.status}`);
       }

       return await res.json();
     }
</script>

<script>
    (async function main() {

        // Add your BOT ID below
        var BOT_ID = "<BOT ID I HAVE REMOVED>";
        var theURL = "https://powerva.microsoft.com/api/botmanagement/v1/directline/directlinetoken?botId=" + BOT_ID;

        const {
            token
        } = await fetchJSON(theURL);
        const directLine = window.WebChat.createDirectLine({
            token
        });
        var userID = clientApplication.account?.accountIdentifier != null ?
            ("Your-customized-prefix-max-20-characters" + clientApplication.account.accountIdentifier).substr(0, 64) :
            (Math.random().toString() + Date.now().toString()).substr(0, 64); // Make sure this will not exceed 64 characters
        const store = WebChat.createStore({}, ({
            dispatch
        }) => next => action => {
            const {
                type
            } = action;
            if (action.type === 'DIRECT_LINE/CONNECT_FULFILLED') {
                dispatch({
                    type: 'WEB_CHAT/SEND_EVENT',
                    payload: {
                        name: 'startConversation',
                        type: 'event',
                        value: {
                            text: "hello"
                        }
                    }
                });
                return next(action);
            }
            if (action.type === 'DIRECT_LINE/INCOMING_ACTIVITY') {
                const activity = action.payload.activity;
                let resourceUri;
                if (activity.from && activity.from.role === 'bot' &&
                    (resourceUri = getOAuthCardResourceUri(activity))) {
                    exchangeTokenAsync(resourceUri).then(function(token) {
                        if (token) {
                            directLine.postActivity({
                                type: 'invoke',
                                name: 'signin/tokenExchange',
                                value: {
                                    id: activity.attachments[0].content.tokenExchangeResource.id,
                                    connectionName: activity.attachments[0].content.connectionName,
                                    token,
                                },
                                "from": {
                                    id: userID,
                                    name: clientApplication.account.name,
                                    role: "user"
                                }
                            }).subscribe(
                                id => {
                                  console.log("KMT - id: " + id);
                                    if (id === 'retry') {
                                        // bot was not able to handle the invoke, so display the oauthCard
                                        return next(action);
                                    }
                                    // else: tokenexchange successful and we do not display the oauthCard
                                },
                                error => {
                                    // an error occurred to display the oauthCard
                                    return next(action);
                                }
                            );
                            return;
                        } else
                            return next(action);
                    });
                } else
                    return next(action);
            } else
                return next(action);
        });

        const styleOptions = {

            // Add styleOptions to customize Web Chat canvas
          botAvatarInitials: "BT",
          userAvatarInitials: "UR",
          //accent: '#00809d',
          botAvatarBackgroundColor: "#FFFFFF",
          userAvatarBackgroundColor: "#FFFFFF",
          botAvatarImage:
            "https://www.flaticon.com/svg/vstatic/svg/1587/1587565.svg?token=exp=1611082485~hmac=740caa18cae9c7b8ba42daccc841eef0",
          userAvatarImage:
            "https://www.flaticon.com/svg/vstatic/svg/64/64572.svg?token=exp=1611082510~hmac=c15408c5ec67720b3be4b75976161466",
          hideUploadButton: true
        };

        window.WebChat.renderWebChat({
                directLine: directLine,
                store,
                userID: userID,
                styleOptions
            },
            document.getElementById('webchat')
        );
    })().catch(err => console.error("An error occurred: " + err));
</script>

  </body>
</html>

 

Thanks in advance!

BoLi
Copilot Studio
Copilot Studio

you can refer the sample code on our github to get an insight of how to pass token to PVA. you can find the github file link in SSO configuration page

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TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!     THIS WEEK'S TIP: Unlocking Achievements and Earning BadgesAcross the Communities, you'll see badges on users profile that recognize and reward their engagement and contributions. These badges each signify a different achievement--and all of those achievements are available to any Community member! If you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you too can earn badges for the great work you do. Check out some details on Community badges below--and find out more in the detailed link at the end of the article!       A Diverse Range of Badges to Collect The badges you can earn in the Community cover a wide array of activities, including: Kudos Received: Acknowledges the number of times a user’s post has been appreciated with a “Kudo.”Kudos Given: Highlights the user’s generosity in recognizing others’ contributions.Topics Created: Tracks the number of discussions initiated by a user.Solutions Provided: Celebrates the instances where a user’s response is marked as the correct solution.Reply: Counts the number of times a user has engaged with community discussions.Blog Contributor: Honors those who contribute valuable content and are invited to write for the community blog.       A Community Evolving Together Badges are not only a great way to recognize outstanding contributions of our amazing Community members--they are also a way to continue fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. As you continue to share your knowledge and assist each other these badges serve as a visual representation of your valuable contributions.   Find out more about badges in these Community Support pages in each Community: All About Community Badges - Power Apps CommunityAll About Community Badges - Power Automate CommunityAll About Community Badges - Copilot Studio CommunityAll About Community Badges - Power Pages Community

Exclusive LIVE Community Event: Power Apps Copilot Coffee Chat with Copilot Studio Product Team

We have closed kudos on this post at this time. Thank you to everyone who kudo'ed their RSVP--your invitations are coming soon!  Miss the window to RSVP? Don't worry--you can catch the recording of the meeting this week in the Community.  Details coming soon!   *** It's time for the SECOND Power Apps Copilot Coffee Chat featuring the Copilot Studio product team, which will be held LIVE on April 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT).     This is an incredible opportunity to connect with members of the Copilot Studio product team and ask them anything about Copilot Studio. We'll share our special guests with you shortly--but we want to encourage to mark your calendars now because you will not want to miss the conversation.   This live event will give you the unique opportunity to learn more about Copilot Studio plans, where we’ll focus, and get insight into upcoming features. We’re looking forward to hearing from the community, so bring your questions!   TO GET ACCESS TO THIS EXCLUSIVE AMA: Kudo this post to reserve your spot! Reserve your spot now by kudoing this post.  Reservations will be prioritized on when your kudo for the post comes through, so don't wait! Click that "kudo button" today.   Invitations will be sent on April 2ndUsers posting Kudos after April 2nd at 9AM PDT may not receive an invitation but will be able to view the session online after conclusion of the event. Give your "kudo" today and mark your calendars for April 3, 2024 at 9:30 AM PDT and join us for an engaging and informative session!

Tuesday Tip: Blogging in the Community is a Great Way to Start

TUESDAY TIPS are our way of communicating helpful things we've learned or shared that have helped members of the Community. Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, Tuesday Tips will help you know where to go, what to look for, and navigate your way through the ever-growing--and ever-changing--world of the Power Platform Community! We cover basics about the Community, provide a few "insider tips" to make your experience even better, and share best practices gleaned from our most active community members and Super Users.   With so many new Community members joining us each week, we'll also review a few of our "best practices" so you know just "how" the Community works, so make sure to watch the News & Announcements each week for the latest and greatest Tuesday Tips!   This Week's Topic: Blogging in the Community Are you new to our Communities and feel like you may know a few things to share, but you're not quite ready to start answering questions in the forums? A great place to start is the Community blog! Whether you've been using Power Platform for awhile, or you're new to the low-code revolution, the Community blog is a place for anyone who can write, has some great insight to share, and is willing to commit to posting regularly! In other words, we want YOU to join the Community blog.    Why should you consider becoming a blog author? Here are just a few great reasons. 🎉   Learn from Each Other: Our community is like a bustling marketplace of ideas. By sharing your experiences and insights, you contribute to a dynamic ecosystem where makers learn from one another. Your unique perspective matters! Collaborate and Innovate: Imagine a virtual brainstorming session where minds collide, ideas spark, and solutions emerge. That’s what our community blog offers—a platform for collaboration and innovation. Together, we can build something extraordinary. Showcase the Power of Low-Code: You know that feeling when you discover a hidden gem? By writing about your experience with your favorite Power Platform tool, you’re shining a spotlight on its capabilities and real-world applications. It’s like saying, “Hey world, check out this amazing tool!” Earn Trust and Credibility: When you share valuable information, you become a trusted resource. Your fellow community members rely on your tips, tricks, and know-how. It’s like being the go-to friend who always has the best recommendations. Empower Others: By contributing to our community blog, you empower others to level up their skills. Whether it’s a nifty workaround, a time-saving hack, or an aha moment, your words have impact. So grab your keyboard, brew your favorite beverage, and start writing! Your insights matter and your voice counts! With every blog shared in the Community, we all do a better job of tackling complex challenges with gusto. 🚀 Welcome aboard, future blog author! ✍️💻🌟 Get started blogging across the Power Platform Communities today! Just follow one of the links below to begin your blogging adventure.   Power Apps: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Apps-Community-Blog/bg-p/PowerAppsBlog Power Automate: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Automate-Community-Blog/bg-p/MPABlog Copilot Studio: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Copilot-Studio-Community-Blog/bg-p/PVACommunityBlog Power Pages: https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Pages-Community-Blog/bg-p/mpp_blog   When you follow the link, look for the Message Admins button like this on the page's right rail, and let us know you're interested. We can't wait to connect with you and help you get started. Thanks for being part of our incredible community--and thanks for becoming part of the community blog!

Launch Event Registration: Redefine What's Possible Using AI

  Join Microsoft product leaders and engineers for an in-depth look at the latest features in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. Learn how advances in AI and Microsoft Copilot can help you connect teams, processes, and data, and respond to changing business needs with greater agility. We’ll share insights and demonstrate how 2024 release wave 1 updates and advancements will help you:   Streamline business processes, automate repetitive tasks, and unlock creativity using the power of Copilot and role-specific insights and actions. Unify customer data to optimize customer journeys with generative AI and foster collaboration between sales and marketing teams. Strengthen governance with upgraded tools and features. Accelerate low-code development  using natural language and streamlined tools. Plus, you can get answers to your questions during our live Q&A chat! Don't wait--register today by clicking the image below!      

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