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Coil OAuth & OpenID connect Single Sign-On (SSO) | Coil SSO Login

Coil OAuth & OpenID connect Single Sign-On (SSO) | Coil SSO Login




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WordPress OAuth & OpenID Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin enables secure login into WordPress using Coil as OAuth and OpenID Connect provider. You can also configure plugin using different custom providers and standard IDPs. It supports advanced Single Sign-On (SSO) features such as user profile Attribute mapping, Role mapping, etc. Here we will go through a guide to configure SSO between WordPress and Coil. By the end of this guide, users should be able to login to WordPress from Coil. To know more about other features we provide in WP OAuth Single Sign-On ( OAuth & OpenID Connect Client ) plugin, you can click here.

Pre-requisites: Download And Installation

  • Log into your WordPress instance as an admin.
  • Go to the WordPress Dashboard -> Plugins and click on Add New.
  • Search for a WordPress OAuth Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin and click on Install Now.
  • Once installed click on Activate.

Steps to configure Coil Single Sign-On (SSO) Login into WordPress

1. Setup Coil as an OAuth Provider

You have successfully configured Coil as OAuth Provider for achieving Coil login into your WordPress Site.

2. Setup WordPress as OAuth Client

  • Go to the Configure OAuth tab in the Plugin and search for Coil in the applications list, and select Coil.
  • coil single sign on sso : save settings
  • Now, configure App Name, Client ID, Client Secret received from Coil Application.
  • Enter scope value as openid .
  • Please refer the below table for configuring the scope & endpoints for Coil in the plugin.

    Client ID : you will get from Coil app
    Client Secret : you will get from Coil app
    Scope: simple_wm openid email
    Authorize Endpoint: https://coil.com/oauth/auth
    Access Token Endpoint: https://coil.com/oauth/token
    Get User Info Endpoint: https://api.coil.com/user/info
  • Click on Save Settings to save the configuration.
  • coil single sign on sso  : save settings

You have successfully configured WordPress as OAuth Client for achieving Coil login into your WordPress Site.

3. User Attribute Mapping.

  • User Attribute Mapping is mandatory for enabling users to successfully login into WordPress. We will be setting up user profile attributes for WordPress using below settings.
  • Finding user attributes

    • Go to Configure OAuth tab. Scroll down and click on Test Configuration.
    • coil single sign on sso : test congifuration
    • After successful Test Configuration, go to Attribute / Role Mapping tab, you will get the list of attributes in a Username dropdown.
    • coil single sign on sso  : attribute/role mapping

    4. Role Mapping [Premium]

    • Click on “Test Configuration” and you will get the list of Attribute Names and Attribute Values that are sent by your OAuth provider.
    • From the Test Configuration window, map the Attribute Names in the Attribute Mapping section of the plugin. Refer to the screenshot for more details.
    • Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) - attribute mapping
    • Enable Role Mapping: To enable Role Mapping, you need to map Group Name Attribute. Select the attribute name from the list of attributes which returns the roles from your provider application.
      Eg: Role

    • Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) - test configuration - role mapping
    • Assign WordPress role to the Provider role: Based on your provider application, you can allocate the WordPress role to your provider roles. It can be a student, teacher, administrator or any other depending on your application. Add the provider roles under Group Attribute Value and assign the required WordPress role in front of it under WordPress Role.

      For example, in the below image. Teacher has been assigned the role of Administrator & Student is assigned the role of Subscriber.
    • Okta Single Sign-On (SSO) - test configuration - role mapping
    • Once you save the mapping, the provider role will be assigned the WordPress administrator role after SSO.
      Example: As per the given example, Users with role ‘teacher’ will be added as Administrator in WordPress and ‘student’ will be added as Subscriber.

    5. Sign In Settings

    • The settings in Single Sign-On (SSO) Settings tab define the user experience for Single Sign-On (SSO). To add a Coil login widget on your WordPress page, you need to follow the below steps.
      • Go to WordPress Left Panel > Appearances > Widgets.
      • Select miniOrange OAuth. Drag and drop to your favourite location and save.
      •  Coil  Single Sign-on (SSO) - WordPress create-newclient login button setting
      • Go to WordPress Left Panel > Appearances > Widgets.
      • Select miniOrange OAuth. Drag and drop to your favourite location and save.
      • Coil Single Sign-on (SSO) - WordPress create-newclient login button setting
      • Open your WordPress page and you can see the Coil SSO login button there. You can test the Coil Single Sign-On (SSO) now.
      • Make sure the "Show on login page" option is enabled for your application. (Refer to the below image)
      • Coil Single Sign-on (SSO) - WordPress create-newclient login button setting
      • Now, go to your WordPress Login page. (Eg. https://< your-wordpress-domain >/wp-login.php)
      • You will see an Coil SSO login button there. Once you click the login button, you will be able to test the Coil Single Sign-On (SSO).
      • Coil Single Sign-on (SSO) - WordPress create-newclient login button setting

    In this Guide, you have successfully configured Coil Single Sign-On (SSO) by configuring Coil as OAuth Provider and WordPress as OAuth Client using our WP OAuth Single Sign-On ( OAuth & OpenID Connect Client ) plugin. This solution ensures that you are ready to roll out secure access to your WordPress site using Coil login credentials within minutes.

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    Mail us on oauthsupport@xecurify.com for quick guidance(via email/meeting) on your requirement and our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.

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