docs: Add docs on generating SAML cert from the UI (#96538)

* add docs on generating SAML cert from the UI

* run prettier
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Mihai Doarna
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For more information, refer to an [example on how to generate SAML credentials]({{< relref "../saml#generate-private-key-for-saml-authentication" >}}). For more information, refer to an [example on how to generate SAML credentials]({{< relref "../saml#generate-private-key-for-saml-authentication" >}}).
Alternatively, you can generate a new private key and certificate pair directly from the UI. Click on the `Generate key and certificate` button to open a form where you enter some information you want to be embedded into the new certificate.
1. Choose which signature algorithm should be used. 1. Choose which signature algorithm should be used.
The SAML standard recommends using a digital signature for some types of messages, like authentication or logout requests to avoid [man-in-the-middle attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack). The SAML standard recommends using a digital signature for some types of messages, like authentication or logout requests to avoid [man-in-the-middle attacks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-in-the-middle_attack).