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Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth / OpenID Connect into Joomla | Auth0 SSO Login

Integration of Auth0 Social Login ( Auth0 SSO ) with Joomla using OAuth 2.0 Protocol.
The Joomla OAuth / OpenID Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin makes it simple to set up Auth0 Login to Joomla (Auth0 Single Sign-on) using OAuth2.

Click here to learn more about the additional capabilities included in the Joomla OAuth Single Sign-On (OAuth & OpenID Connect Client) plugin.

What is OAuth 2.0?

OAuth 2.0 is the industry-standard authorization protocol. OAuth 2.0 priorities client developer ease of use while offering particular authorization processes for web apps, desktop applications, mobile phones, and living room devices.

OAuth2 allows application developers to create apps that use authentication and data from the Auth0 API. There are several methods of OAuth2 authentication available in Auth0. We support the authorization code grant, the implicit grant, client credentials, and certain customized specials for Auth0 flows.

Joomla OAuth & OpenID Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin allows for secure login into Joomla while utilizing Auth0 as an OAuth and OpenID Connect provider. You may also configure the plugin to use several Oauth providers, such as Azure B2C, Office 365, and custom providers. It enables sophisticated Single Sign-On functionalities like user profile Attribute mapping, Role mapping, and so on. In this article, we will go through how to set up SSO between Joomla and Auth0.

Click here to know more about other features we provide in Joomla OAuth Single Sign-On ( OAuth & OpenID Connect Client ) plugin

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

Log into your Joomla instance as an admin.
Go to the Joomla Dashboard -> Extensions -> Manage and click on Install.
Seach for a Joomla OAuth Client plugin and click on Install Now.

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Steps to configure Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) Login into Joomla

1. Setup Auth0 as OAuth Provider

Go to https://auth0.com/auth/login and sign up or login.
Go to Applications tab in the left panel and then click on Applications.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login go to applications

click on Create application to create a new application.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login create application

Select Regular web Applications and click on Create button .

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login select regular web app

Now go to settings tab.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login go to setting

Scroll down to Applications URI's section and enter the callback url which you will get from plugin. Then, Scroll down and Click on save changes.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login callback url

Then scroll down and then click on Save Changes button

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login client credentials

Copy the Client ID and Client Secret from basic information in setttings tab and save it on your miniOrange OAuth Client plugin Configuration..

Now go to Users tab in the user management from the left panel.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login go to user

Click on Create User to create a new user.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login create user

Enter all the required details and click on Create.

Auth0 SSO (Single Sign-on) with Joomla, Auth0 SSO Login fill user requirement

Auth0 Endpoints and scopes for configuration:

Client ID :	See above
Client Secret :	See above
Scope:	openid email
Authorize Endpoint:	https:// < your Auth0 domain > /authorize
Access Token Endpoint:	https:// < your Auth0 domain > /oauth/token
Get User Info Endpoint:	https:// < your Auth0 domain > /userinfo

You have successfully configured Auth0 as OAuth Provider for for achieving Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla for user integration.

Download the zip file for the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin for Joomla from the link here.

Joomla Oauth / OpenID Connect Single Sign-on SSO for Joomla - App Client Configuration

Login into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extension.

Upload the downloaded zip file to install the Joomla OAuth Client plugin.

From left toggle menu click on Components, then click on miniOrange OAuth Client , then click on Configure OAuth tab.
Under Configure OAuth tab . Select your OAuth Provider. (If your OAuth Provider not listed then click on Custom OAuth/ Custom OpenID connect App .)

Fill in the details you received from your OAuth Provider.
Copy the Redirect/Callback URL given in the plugin and click on the Save Settings button to save details in your OAuth Provider. Then click on Test Configuration button.

After click on the Test Configuration button and copy the email and name attributes and save these attributes in Email Attribute and Name Attribute text field respectively. Now click on the Save Attribute Mapping button to save your configurations.

Use the Login URL to perform the SSO of your pre-configured OAuth/OpenID Connect Provider, (After completing test configuration please copy the Login URL and Add a button on your site login page).

Now logout and go to your Joomla site's pages where you have added this link. You will see a login link where you placed that button. Click on this button to perform SSO.
Congratulations, you have successfully configured the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin with your desired OAuth Provider.
Click on the Upgrade Plans tab to check out our complete list of features and various licensing plans. OR you can click here to check features and licensing plans
If you want to purchase any of the paid version of the plugin, you have to register/login with us in Account Setup tab. OR you can register/login Here
In case, you are facing some issue or have any question in mind, you can reach out to us by sending us your query through the Support button in the plugin or by sending us a mail at joomlasupport@xecurify.com.

Download the zip file for the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin for Joomla from the link here.

Login into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
Go to Extension Manage Install in the top navigation bar to install the plugin.

Upload the downloaded zip file to install the OAuth Client plugin.

Navigate to Extensions Manage Manage and search for miniorange in the Search bar provided to see the list of the components.
Go to Components MiniOrange OAuth Client Configure OAuth tab from the top navigation bar to go to the configuration page of the plugin.

Select your OAuth Provider from the Select Application dropdown. In case your OAuth Provider is not listed in the drop down, please select Custom OAuth Provider to continue.

Fill in the details you received from your OAuth Provider.
Copy the Redirect/Callback URL given in the plugin and click on the Save Settings button to save details in your OAuth Provider.
Click on the Test Configuration button and copy the email and name attributes and save these attributes in Email Attribute and Name Attribute text field respectively. Now click on the Save Attribute Mapping button to save your configurations.

Use the Login URL to perform the SSO of your pre-configured OAuth/OpenID Connect Provider, (After completing test configuration please copy the Login URL and Add a button on your site login page).

Now logout and go to your Joomla site's pages where you have added this link. You will see a login link where you placed that button. Click on this button to perform SSO.
Congratulations, you have successfully configured the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin with your desired OAuth Provider.
Click on the Upgrade Plans tab to check out our complete list of features and various licensing plans. OR you can click here to check features and licensing plans
If you want to purchase any of the paid version of the plugin, you have to register/login with us in Account Setup tab. OR you can register/login Here
In case, you are facing some issue or have any question in mind, you can reach out to us by sending us your query through the Support button in the plugin or by sending us a mail at joomlasupport@xecurify.com.

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Using our Joomla OAuth Client plugin, you have successfully configured Joomla Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) by Auth0 as OAuth Provider and Joomla as OAuth Client. This solution ensures that you are ready to provide safe access to your Joomla site using Auth0 login credentials in minutes.

Additional Resources

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Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth / OpenID Connect into Joomla | Auth0 SSO Login

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Auth0 Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth / OpenID Connect into Joomla | Auth0 SSO Login

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation