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Guide: Joomla OAuth Client Integration with Freja eID Single Sign-On (SSO)


Integration of Freja eID Single Sign-on (Freja eID 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 Freja eID 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 Freja eID identity provider credentials.

Visit our Joomla OAuth Client Plugin page to learn more about the features and Pricing plans we offer for the Joomla OAuth Single Sign-on (OAuth & OpenID connect) plugin.

Pre-requisites: Download And Installation


  • 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 Start Using miniOrange OAuth Server plugin.
  • Under the Configure OAuth tab, click on the ADD button.
Get Started with OAuth Server Setup

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

1. Configure Callback/Redirect URL

  • 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 Freja eID as OAuth Server, then click on the Save & Next button.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Copy Redirect URL
  • Now, go to Freja eID Developer Portal and signup / login to your Freja eID developer account.
  • Click on Add Application to create a new application.
  • Enter the app name and click on Save Button.
  • Go to the OAuth tab in the left section and enter the Redirect URL click on Save Button.

2. Configure Client ID and Secret

  • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret and save it under the Client ID and Client Secret.
  • Go to the Step 2 [Client ID & Secret] tab of the Joomla OAuth Client plugin, here paste the Client ID & Client Secret. Click on the Save Configuration button.
  • Freja eID OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Save Configuration
  • You have successfully configured Freja eID as OAuth Provider for achieving Freja eID Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla for user authentication.

2.1. Scope & Endpoints

  • Freja eID Endpoints and Scopes:
  • Scope:
    openid email profile
    Authorize Endpoint:
    https://oidc.prod.frejaeid.com/oidc/authorize
    Access Token Endpoint:
    https://oidc.prod.frejaeid.com/oidc/token
    Set Client Credentials:
    In Both (In Header and In Body)
  • 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.
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  • You will be able to see the attributes in the Test Configuration output as follows.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.


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