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

Overview

Single Sign-On in LinkedIn using Joomla IDP allows users to log in to Frontline Education using Joomla by configuring LinkedIn 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 LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a professional networking platform that allows individuals and businesses to connect, share information, and build professional relationships. Users can create profiles to showcase their work experience, education, skills, and accomplishments. LinkedIn also offers job search and recruitment tools, industry news, and opportunities for professional development through courses and content sharing. It is widely used for networking, career development, and business growth.

Configuration Steps

In this setup, Joomla serves as the repository for storing users i.e. it will act as the IDP while LinkedIn is where users will log in using their credentials from Joomla where Joomla SAML IDP SSO Plugin will be installed.

Step 1: Configure LinkedIn as SP (Service Provider)

• Log in to your LinkedIn account as Account Admin.
• Click Go to Admin & Navigate to SETTINGS > Global Settings.

• Expand the Single Sign-On (SSO) section, click Download to download a metadata file.

• Open the metadata you just downloaded in an editor, then locate & keep EntityID and Location(ACS) URL which you will need for configuring Joomla as IDP.
• Open Configure the LinkedIn Service Provider SSO settings box, Upload the IdP Metadata File which you have downloaded .
• Click Save SSO configuration

• After you have completed your configuration, enable SSO. Click Activate SSO Connection.

• You have successfully configured Single Sign-On with LinkedIn 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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