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Configure Paypal as an OAuth/OpenId Connect Server in Joomla

miniOrange Joomla OAuth/OpenID plugin gives the ability to enable OAuth/OpenID Single Sign On for Joomla site. Joomla OAuth Client plugin is compatible with all OAuth/OpenID Providers. Here we will go through a guide to configure SSO between Joomla and Paypal. By the end of this guide, Paypal users should be able to login and register to Joomla site.
If you have any doubts or queries you can contact us at joomlasupport@xecurify.com. We will help you to configure the plugin.

Step 1: Install OAuth Client plugin. (If you have already installed the plugin, you can skip to step 2)

  • Download the zip file of the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin for Joomla from the link here.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Plugin - Download
  • Login into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
  • Go to Extension Manage Install in the top navigation bar to install the plugin.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Plugin - Install
  • Upload the downloaded zip file to install the OAuth Client plugin.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Plugin - Upload

Step 2: miniOrange Joomla OAuth Client plugin - Callback URL

  • Go to Components miniOrange OAuth Client in the top navigation bar to go to the configuration page of the plugin.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Plugin - Component
  • In the Configure OAuth tab, select your OAuth/OpenID Connect provider. If your OAuth/OpenID Connect provider is not listed, you can select Custom OAuth/OpenID Connect provider to continue.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Plugin - Configure OAuth
  • Copy the Redirect/Callback URL given in the plugin and keep it handy because you will need it in the next step.
    • Joomla OAuth Client - Test Configuration

Step 3: Configure Paypal as an OAuth/OpenID Connect Server.

  • First of all, go to https://developer.paypal.com/developer/applications/ and log into your Paypal account.
  • You will be presented with the Application Management Page. Scroll down to REST API apps and click on Create App.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Paypal Add app
  • You will be shown a form where you have to enter Application Name and Sandbox Developer Account. Fill the form with appropriate information. Then Click on Create App.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Paypal create app
  • You will be brought back to Application Management page. Here you can find Client ID and Secret.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Paypal credentials
  • Copy these credentials and keep it handy because you will need it in the next step.
  • Scroll Down to Sandbox App Settings. Fill Callback/Redirect URL from miniOrange Oauth Client plugin which you copied in the last step. Then Click on + or press Enter.
    • Joomla OAuth Client Paypal credentials
  • You have successfully completed your Paypal App OAuth Server side configurations.



    • Scope: openid profile email
    Authorize EndPoint: https://www.paypal.com/signin/authorize
    Access Token Endpoint: https://api.paypal.com/v1/oauth2/token
    Get User Info Endpoint: https://api.paypal.com/v1/identity/oauth2/userinfo

Step 4: Configure miniOrange Joomla OAuth Client plugin.

  • Paste the Client ID and Client Secret which you copied in the last step and save it in the respective fields and then click on the Test Configuration button.
    • Joomla OAuth Client - Test Configuration
  • Now copy the email and name attributes you got in the test configuration and save these attributes in Email Attribute and Username Attribute text field respectively. Now click on the Save Attribute Mapping button to save your configurations.
    • Joomla OAuth Client - Attribute Mapping
  • You would find appropriate URL for performing the SSO after selecting the OAuth/OpenID Connect provider in the Login URL field (After completing test configuration please copy the Login URL and Add a button on your site login page).
    • Joomla OAuth Client - Login URL
  • 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.
  • Congratulations, you have successfully configured the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin with your desired OAuth Provider.
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  • 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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