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


Integration of Google ClassRoom Single Sign-on (Google ClassRoom 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 Google ClassRoom 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 Google ClassRoom 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 Google Classroom as OAuth Provider with Joomla OAuth Client

Follow the steps given below to setup the Joomla OAuth Client plugin. You can also refer to this Setup video for configuring the plugin.

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.
  • Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth/OpenID
  • Upload the downloaded zip file to install the Joomla OAuth Client plugin.
  • Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth/OpenID
  • After successful installation of plugin, click on Start Using miniOrange OAuth Client plugin button.
  • Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth/OpenID
  • Under Configure OAuth tab. Select Google ClassRoom as an OAuth Provider.
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  • Copy the Callback/Redirect URL from Configure OAuth tab of Joomla OAuth Client plugin.
  • Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth/OpenID

2. Configure Google Classroom as OAuth Provider

  • Go to https://console.developers.google.com/ and sign up/login.
  • Click on Select Project to create a new Google Apps Project,you will see a popup with the list of all your projects.
  •  Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla | Google ClassRoom SSO
  • You can click on the NEW PROJECT button to create new project.
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  • Enter your Project Name under the Project Name field and click on Create.
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  • From left menu click on API & Services.
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  • From the dashborad of API and Services click on + ENABLE API AND SERVICE.
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  • From API Library search Google Classroom API from the search field.
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  • Select Google Classroom API.
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  • Click on ENABLE button.
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  • Under Credential Type select Google Classroom API from dropdown and select the data you be accessing as per your requirement and then click on NEXT button.
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  • Enter your Application Information then click on SAVE AND CONTINUE button.
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  • Under scopes click on ADD OR REMOVE SCOPES button.
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  • Select scopes then click on Update button.
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  • Under OAuth client ID section, Select Application type as Web Application, then fill the details of application from Configure OAuth tab from Joomla OAuth Client plugin, also paste the Callback/Redirect URL which is copied from here, then click on Create button.
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  • Under Your Credentilas section you will get Client ID , and click on Download button so that you will get Client Secret. Then click on Done button.
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3. Integrating Joomla with Google Classroom

  • Go back to your Joomla Dashboard. Then go to Components.
  • 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.
  • Google ClassRoom Single Sign-On (SSO) OAuth/OpenID
  • Please refer the below table for configuring the Scope & Endpoints for Google Classroom in the plugin.

    Scope: profile email
    Authorize Endpoint: https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth
    Access Token Endpoint: https://oauth2.googleapis.com/token
    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.
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  • 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.
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  • Now you can use Login / SSO URL to perform SSO.
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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.
  • Congratulations, you have successfully configured the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin with your Google Classroom 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 Google Classroom Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla for user authentication.


In this guide, you have successfully configured Joomla Google Classroom Single Sign-On (SSO) by configuring Google Classroom 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 Google Classroom login credentials within minutes.

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