Configure Connect2id Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla OAuth Client Plugin
Overview
Integration of Connect2id Single Sign-on (Connect2id SSO) with Joomla using OAuth 2.0 Protocol. The miniOrange
Joomla OAuth / OpenID Connect Single Sign-on (SSO) plugin makes it simple to set up Connect2id SSO into Joomla and
enable secure login into Joomla. As a result, users can log in to Joomla and access the site by authenticating with
their Connect2id OAuth Provider credentials.
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Configuration Steps
In this configuration, Connect2id functions as the OAuth server, while Joomla allows users to log in with their Connect2id credentials by utilizing the Joomla OAuth Client Plugin.
Step 1: Install Joomla OAuth Client Plugin
- Login into your Joomla site’s Administrator console.
- From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extensions.
- Now click on Or Browse for file button to locate and install the plugin file downloaded earlier.
- Installation of plugin is successful. Now click on Get Started!
- Under Configure OAuth -> Pre-Configured Apps tab, select your OAuth Provider. You can also search for custom OAuth or custom OpenID application in the search bar, and configure your own custom provider.
- After selecting your OAuth provider, you will be redirected to the Step 1 [Redirect URL] tab. Now copy the Callback/Redirect URL which we will use to configure Connect2id as OAuth Server, then click on the Save & Next button.
Step 2: Configure Connect2id as OAuth Server
- Log into your Connect2id account.
- Go to Servers tab and then click on New Deployment. Enter Name and Region and click on Deploy.
- Go to Clients tab and click on New Registration to create new Client. Enter Redirect/Callback URI which is copied from here. Select grant type and enter additional properties then click on Register.
Step 3: Configure Client ID & Secret
- The Client ID and Client Secret will be generated, copy and save it on your Joomla OAuth Client plugin Configuration.
- Go back to your Joomla Dashboard. Then go to Step 2 [Client ID & Secret].
- Paste the Client ID, Client Secret and Domain. Also Set Client Credentials In header then click on Save Settings. Once Settings are saved then click on Save Configuration.
- Scope & Endpoints are given below, which are required for configuring Joomla as OAuth Client plugin to configure Connect2id as a custom OAuth or OIDC provider.
| Scope | openid |
| Authorize Endpoint | https://c2id.com/login |
| Access Token Endpoint | https://[base-server-url]/token |
| Get User Info Endpoint | https://[base-server-url]/userinfo |
| Custom redirect URL after logout:[optional] | https://c2id.com/logout?id_ |
| Set Client Credentials | In Both (In Header and In Body) |
Step 4: Configure Attribute Mapping
- User Attribute Mapping is mandatory for enabling users to successfully login into Joomla. We will be setting up user profile attributes for Joomla using below settings.
- Go to Step 3 [Attribute Mapping] tab and click on Test Configuration button.
- You will be able to see the attributes in the Test Configuration output as follows.
- Now go to the Step 3 [Attribute Mapping] tab and Select the attribute name for Email and Username from dropdown. Then click on Finish Configuration button.
Step 5: Setup Login/SSO URL
- Now go to Step 4 [SSO URL] tab, here copy the Login/SSO URL and add it to your Site by following the given steps.
- 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.
