Single Sign-On in iSpring using Joomla IDP allows users to log in to iSpring using Joomla by configuring iSpring 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 iSpring?
iSpring is a suite of e-learning authoring tools designed to create interactive and engaging online courses and presentations. It includes software applications for creating multimedia-rich content, quizzes, assessments, and simulations. iSpring integrates with PowerPoint, allowing users to convert presentations into interactive e-learning courses easily. Key features of iSpring include a content library, SCORM and xAPI compliance, video narrations, mobile-friendly output, and integration with learning management systems (LMS). iSpring is used by educators, trainers, and instructional designers to develop and deliver effective e-learning content for various educational and corporate training purposes.

Pre-requisites: Download And Installation

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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.

• Upload the downloaded zip file to install the Joomla IDP plugin.

• Installation of the plugin is successful. Now click on Start Using miniOrange SAML IDP Plugin to configure miniOrange Joomla IDP plugin.

Steps to configure iSpring SSO with Joomla as IDP.

1. Configure iSpring 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.

• Login to your iSpring Learn LMS domain as an Administrator Account and go to https://www.ispringsolutions.com/account/login.


• In Connection Settings, fill in the fields with the information from Joomla.
• Enter the values by referring to the table below.

Issuer URL (IDP Entity ID)	Provide the IDP-EntityID / Issuer from IDP metadata tab of the Joomla miniOrange Plugin
Sign On URL	Provide the SAML Login URL from IDP metadata tab of the Joomla miniOrange Plugin
Logout URL	Provide the SAML Logout URL from IDP metadata tab of the Joomla miniOrange Plugin
Certificate Fingerprint	Follow the steps below to copy the Thumbprint of certificate: 1. Open the certificate that was downloaded earlier. 2. Go to Details and in the field column select Thumbprint. 3. Copy the Thumbprint that opens in the pane by pressing CTRL+C (Right-Click wont work!). 4. Paste the Thumbprint in the Certificate Fingerprint. Make sure that there are no spaces in between the Certificate Fingerprint. Remove them manually.



• The User can automatically redirect to Joomla Login page by selecting Redirect users to the SSO login page.
• Click Save to complete the configuration.

2. Configure Joomla as Identity Provider

• Now go to Components miniOrange Joomla IDP Service Provider

• 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.


• Now click on Advance Mapping tab. Select the NameID Attribute and then click on Save Button.


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 Attribute Mapping tab.
• Here, you can configure Custom attribute mapping and also add additional User Attributes.

You have successfully configured Single Sign-On with iSpring 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

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Additional Resources.

• What is Single Sign-On (SSO)
• What is SAML?
• Additional SAML IDP guides
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)