# FederatedAuthStsUrl

The URL of the security token service (STS) endpoint. Set this parameter to access SharePoint through federated authentication.

Use an STS active client endpoint, because these are intended for clients that are services (where no user is present).

NOTE: Do not set this parameter if you are using federated authentication with SharePoint Online.

Type: | String
Default: |
Required: | Required for federated authentication
Configuration Section: | TaskName or Fetchtasks
Example: | `FederatedAuthStsUrl=https://federation.domain.com/idp/sts.wst` or `FederatedAuthStsUrl=https://login-mydomain.com/adfs/services/trust/2005/usernamemixed/`
See Also: | FederatedAuthSharepointStsUrn FederatedAuthSharepointTrustUrl

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