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SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) into Owncloud using Joomla IDP Plugin


Single Sign-On in Owncloud using Joomla IDP allows users to log in to Owncloud using Joomla by configuring Owncloud as a Service Provider (SP) and Joomla as a SAML Identity Provider (IDP). This guide will take you through a step-by-step process to configure SSO between the two platforms.

What is Owncloud?
OwnCloud is an open-source file hosting application provides services for business and personal use. It is a flexible tool which manages file and data synchronization. It helps users to store files, folders, contacts, photo galleries, calendars and more on a server of your choice. It is a self-hosted file sync and share server that is all under your control. Content can be shared by defining granular read/write permissions between users and groups. To use the application effectively you can be logged in into Owncloud using SSO. Single sign-on helps employees save time, prevents lost or forgotten passwords, and reduces the risk of password theft.

Pre-requisites: Download And Installation

Install Joomla IDP Plugin

  • Download the zip file for the miniOrange Joomla IDP plugin.
  • Log into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
  • From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extensions.
  • Owncloud SP with Joomla IDP - Joomla Extensions
  • Upload the downloaded zip file to install the Joomla IDP plugin.
  • Owncloud SP with Joomla IDP - Download zip file
  • Installation of the plugin is successful. Now click on Start Using miniOrange SAML IDP Plugin to configure miniOrange Joomla IDP plugin.
  • Owncloud SP with Joomla IDP - Get Started

Steps to configure Owncloud SSO with Joomla as IDP.

1. Configure Owncloud as Service Provider

  • Go to the miniOrange Joomla IDP plugin, navigate to the Identity Provider tab.
  • Here, you can find the Identity Provider Metadata XML URL/File or endpoints like IDP Entity ID, SAML Login URL, SAML Logout URL (Premium Feature), and Certificate for SP configuration. Download the XML Metadata by clicking on the button as shown below.
  • Owncloud SP with Joomla IDP - Configure Metadata
  • Log in to your Owncloud’s Admin Console.
  • Go to Security Settings.
  • Under Security Settings go to Setup up single sign-on (SSO) settings.
  • You will need to provide the following information in Owncloud from the plugin’s IDP METADATA Tab under the Setup SSO with Third party Identity Provider Section:
  • Enter the following values:

    Sign-in page URL SAML Login URL from the IDP METADATA Tab.
    Sign-out page URL SAML Logout URL from the IDP METADATA Tab.
    Verification Certificate Upload the certificate from the IDP METADATA Tab.

2. Configure Joomla as Identity Provider

  • Now go to Components miniOrange Joomla IDP Service Provider
  • Login using Joomla into Service provider | Joomla SAML Single Sign-On SSO
  • Navigate to the Service Provider tab and complete the fields for Service Provider Name, SP Entity ID or Issuer, ACS URL, and NameID Format. Refer to this step to get Service Provider details. Fill in the other fields according to your requirements. Click on Save.
  • Enter the following values:

    Service Provider Name Choose appropriate name according to your choice.
    SP Entity ID or Issuer Service Provider Entity ID.
    ACS URL SP Assertion Consumer Service URL.
    X.509 Certificate (optional)
    [For Signed Request]
    Paste certificate value you copied from the Metadata file.
    NameID Format Select urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.1:nameid-format:emailAddress.
    Assertion Signed Checked.
    Login using Joomla into Service provider | Joomla SAML Single Sign-On SSO
  • Now click on Advance Mapping tab. Select the NameID Attribute and then click on Save Button.
  • Login using Joomla into Service provider | Joomla SAML Single Sign-On SSO

    You have successfully completed your miniOrange SAML 2.0 IDP configurations.

3. Attribute Mapping (Premium Feature)

  • In the miniOrange Joomla IDP plugin, navigate to the Advance Mapping tab.
  • Here, you can configure Custom attribute mapping and also add additional User Attributes.
  • Owncloud SP with Joomla IDP - Attribute mapping

You have successfully configured Single Sign-On with Owncloud as Service Provider and Joomla as Identity Provider. If you require any further support or, if you are facing any difficulty please mail us on joomlasupport@xecurify.com

Free Trial

If you would like to test out the plugin to ensure your business use case is fulfilled, we do provide a 7-day trial. Please drop us an email at joomlasupport@xecurify.com requesting a trial. You can create an account with us using this link.

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