name : create-saml-provider.rst **To create a SAML provider** This example creates a new SAML provider in IAM named ``MySAMLProvider``. It is described by the SAML metadata document found in the file ``SAMLMetaData.xml``. :: aws iam create-saml-provider \ --saml-metadata-document file://SAMLMetaData.xml \ --name MySAMLProvider Output:: { "SAMLProviderArn": "arn:aws:iam::123456789012:saml-provider/MySAMLProvider" } For more information, see `Creating IAM SAML identity providers <https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/id_roles_providers_create_saml.html>`__ in the *AWS IAM User Guide*.