Joomla OAuth Client Integration with GitLab Single Sign-On (SSO)

Integration of GitLab Single Sign-on (GitLab 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 GitLab 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 GitLab OAuth 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.

Joomla OAuth Client Handbook

Please refer our detailed Handbook for the Joomla OAuth/OpenID Single Sign-On plugin, which gives an in-depth explanation of the various features of the plugin. You can get to the handbook at anytime directly from the plugin's UI for quicker access.

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

Setup Gitlab as OAuth Provider with Joomla OAuth Client

1. Download and Setup Joomla OAuth Client

• Download the zip file for the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin for Joomla from the given link.
• Login into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
• From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extensions.

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

• After successful installation of plugin, click on Start Using miniOrange OAuth Client plugin button.

• Under Configure OAuth tab. Select GitLab as an OAuth Provider.

• Copy the Callback/Redirect URL from Configure OAuth tab of Joomla OAuth Client plugin.

2. Configure Gitlab as OAuth Provider

• First of all, go to https://gitlab.com/profile and log into your Gitlab account.
• Go to Applications ​tab.

• Add Name of your Application (any unique name you wish to give) and Redirect URI/ Callback URL, which is copied from here.
  (Most importantly, the Redirect URI/Callback URL is the URI where the user will be sent after authorization. You can get this URI from the Joomla OAuth Client Plugin.)

• Make sure you chose the scope that fits your need.
  (Most importantly, the scope chosen here should also be same as the entry on the Joomla OAuth​ Client Configuration )

• Click on Save. You will be shown the Application ID and Secret.

• Application ID as Client ID and Secret as Client Secret copy and keep aside you need to save in the Joomla Oauth client plugin configuration.
Click on Save Settings

3. Integrating Joomla with GitLab

• Now go to the Joomla OAuth Client plugin, under Configure OAuth tab, enter the all the details. Then click on Save Settings and then click on Test Configuration.



Gitlab Endpoints and Scope:




Scope:	openid read_user
Authorize Endpoint:	https://gitlab.com/oauth/authorize
Access Token Endpoint:	https://gitlab.com/oauth/token
Get User Info Endpoint:	https://gitlab.com/api/v4/user
Set Client Credentials:	In Both (In Header and In Body)

4. Test SSO and Attribute Mapping

• Once you click on Test Configuration button, You will be able to see the attributes in the Test Configuration output as follows.

• Now you have to do Attribute Mapping to perform SSO. Select the attribute name for Email and Username from dropdown. Then click on Save Attribute Mapping button.

• Now you can use Login / SSO URL to perform SSO.

• 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 Gitlab 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

You have successfully configured Joomla as OAuth Client for achieving Joomla Gitlab Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla for user authentication.

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

Additional Resources

• What is OAuth 2.0?
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Mail us on joomlasupport@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.