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# SCIM API **(SILVER ONLY)**
# SCIM API (SYSTEM ONLY) **(SILVER ONLY)**
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/9388) in [GitLab Silver](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 11.10.
> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/merge_requests/9388) in [GitLab.com Silver](https://about.gitlab.com/pricing/) 11.10.
The SCIM API implements the [RFC7644 protocol](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7644).
The SCIM API implements the [RFC7644 protocol](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc7644). As this API is for
**system** use for SCIM provider integration, it is subject to change without notice.
CAUTION: **Caution:**
This API is for internal system use for connecting with a SCIM provider. While it can be used directly, it is subject to change without notice.
NOTE: **Note:**
[Group SSO](../user/group/saml_sso/index.md) must be enabled for the group. For more information, see [SCIM setup documentation](../user/group/saml_sso/scim_setup.md#requirements).
To use this API, [Group SSO](../user/group/saml_sso/index.md) must be enabled for the group.
This API is only in use where [SCIM for Group SSO](../user/group/saml_sso/scim_setup.md) is enabled. It's a prerequisite to the creation of SCIM identities.
## Get a list of SAML users
NOTE: **Note:**
This endpoint is used as part of the SCIM syncing mechanism and it only returns
This endpoint is used as part of the SCIM syncing mechanism. It only returns
a single user based on a unique ID which should match the `extern_uid` of the user.
