Change the Authentication Scheme Associated with an Application in Oracle APEX

 Oracle APEX allows you to change the authentication scheme of an application to switch between different authentication methods. This is useful when updating security policies, integrating with external identity providers, or testing different authentication approaches.

Steps to Change the Authentication Scheme

1. Navigate to the Authentication Schemes Page

• Log in to your Oracle APEX workspace.

• Open App Builder and select the application you want to modify.

• Click Shared Components from the application menu.

• Under Security, select Authentication Schemes.

2. Select a Different Authentication Scheme

• The Authentication Schemes page displays all available authentication schemes for the application.

• Locate the authentication scheme you want to set as the new default.

• Click on the scheme name to open its Edit Authentication Scheme page.

3. Make the Authentication Scheme Current

• Click the Make Current button to activate the selected authentication scheme for the application.

• This will replace the previously active authentication scheme.

4. Verify Authentication Settings

• Ensure that the newly selected authentication scheme is configured correctly.

• If using a custom authentication scheme, verify the PL/SQL function for user validation.

• If integrating with external providers (e.g., LDAP, SAML, Social Sign-In), ensure the necessary credentials and API settings are correctly configured.

5. Test the New Authentication Scheme

• Run the application and attempt to log in with valid credentials to confirm authentication is working as expected.

• If issues arise, review the authentication scheme settings or check error logs for troubleshooting.

By changing the authentication scheme in Oracle APEX, you can adapt your application to new authentication methods, enhance security, or integrate with enterprise identity providers.