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nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) with Salesforce as IDP


nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin gives the ability to enable SAML Single Sign-On for your nopCommerce applications. Using Single Sign-On you can use only one password to access your nopCommerce application and services. Our plugin is compatible with all the SAML compliant identity providers. Here we will go through a step-by-step guide to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) between nopCommerce and Salesforce considering Salesforce as IdP. To know more about the features we provide for nopCommerce SSO, click here.

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Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

    Download from nopCommerce Dashboard
  • To download the plugin zip, login as admin into your nopCommerce store. In the admin dashboard, go to Configuration Tab > All Plugins and Themes or search for All Plugins and Themes in the Admin search bar.
  • Search for the SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) - miniOrange plugin and click the Download button to get the zip.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - install plugin
    From nopCommerce marketplace
  • You can download the plugin zip file from nopCommerce store - nopCommerce SAML Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • To install the plugin, login as admin into your nopCommerce website. In the admin dashboard, go to Configuration Tab >> Local plugins.
  • On the top right corner of the page select the Upload plugin or theme button to upload the downloaded plugin zip. Follow the instructions further to install the plugin.

Steps to configure nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as Identity Provider.

1. Configure Salesforce as IDP

  • You need to send your SP metadata to identity provider, Salesforce. For SP metadata, use the SP metadata URL or download the SP metadata as a .xml file and upload it at your IdP end. You can find both these options under the Service Provider Metadata tab.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - SP metadata
  • Alternatively, you can manually add the SP Entity ID and ACS URL from Service Provider metadata tab in the plugin to your IdP configurations.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - SP table
  • Log into your Salesforce account as admin.
  • Switch to Salesforce Lightning mode from profile menu and then go to the Setup page by clicking on setup button.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Create SP via connected apps
  • From the left pane, select Settings Tab and click on Identity Provider.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Create SP via connected apps
  • Click on Enable Identity Provider.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Create SP via connected apps
  • In the Service Provider section, click on the link to create the Service Provider using Connected Apps.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Create SP via connected apps
  • Enter Connected App Name, API Name and Contact Email.
  • Connected App Name Provide a name for Connected App
    API Name Provide a API name
    Contact Email Provide a Contact Email
    nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Salesforce SSO Login
  • Under the Web App Settings, check the Enable SAML checkbox and enter the following values:
  • Enable SAML Checked
    Entity ID SP-EntityID / Issuer from Service Provider Metadata tab of the Plugin
    ACS URL ACS (AssertionConsumerService) URL from Service Provider Metadata tab of the Plugin
    Subject Type Username
    Name ID Format urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:nameid-format:unspecified
    nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Salesforce SSO Login
  • Click on Save to save the configuration.
  • Now from the left pane, under Platform Tools section select Connected Apps.
  • Then select Manage Connected Apps and click on the app you just created.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Salesforce SSO Login
  • In the Profiles section click Manage Profiles button.
  • Assign the Profiles you want to give access to log in through this app.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Salesforce SSO Login
  • Under SAML Login Information, click on Download Metadata.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Salesforce SSO Login
  • Keep this metadata handy for configuring the Service Provider.

You have successfully configured Salesforce as SAML IdP (Identity Provider) for achieving Salesforce SSO login into your nopCommerce application.

2. Configure nopCommerce as SP (SSO Plugin)

Note: After installation of the plugin, we need to setup the trust between your nopCommerce application and your Salesforce account. SAML metadata is shared with Salesforce so they can update their inbuilt configuration to support Single Sign-On.

2.1: Share SP SAML metadata with Salesforce

  • Click on Add New IDP to configure nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Add new IDP
  • Under Service Provider Metadata tab, you can either copy-paste the metadata URL on your IDP side or download the SP metadata as an XML file. Additionally, you have the choice to manually copy and paste Base URL, SP Entity ID, and ACS URL.
  • Share SAML metadata with Salesforce.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - nopCommerce SP metadata

2.2: Import Salesforce SAML metadata

  • Under Identity Provider Settings tab, select Salesforce as your preferred identity provider.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Choose identity provider
  • There are two methods for configuring nopCommerce as service provider:
    • To upload IDP's metadata, you can either provide the metadata URL or upload XML file.
    • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP -  Upload IDP metadata
    • Alternatively, under the Identity Provider Settings tab, you can manually fill in the mandatory fields like IDP Name, IDP Entity ID and Single Sign-On URL and hit Save.
    • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - IDP Configuration

3. Testing SAML SSO

  • Before testing, please ensure the following:
    • The nopCommerce (SP) SAML metadata has been exported to Salesforce (IDP).
    • Importing the Salesforce (IDP) SAML metadata in nopCommerce (SP).
  • Hover on Select Action and click on the Test Configuration button to verify if you have configured the plugin correctly.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Click on Test Configuration
  • Click the Test Configuration button to verify if you have configured the plugin correctly.
  • On successful configuration, you will get Attribute Name and Attribute Values in Test Configuration window.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Test Configuration Result

4. Attribute Mapping

  • After successful test configuration, click on Edit Configuration and navigate to Attribute Mapping section.
  • On the right side, you can see the IDP response table, map attribute names provided by your IDP with your store attributes, under Attribute/Role Mapping tab.
  • Click on Save button.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Attribute Mapping

5. Enabling SSO in your nopCommerce store

  • Enable SSO for your nopCommerce store by dragging the slider as shown below.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Enable SSO
  • Under the Redirection & SSO link tab, use the URL labeled as Your Store SSO Link in your store to initiate the SSO.
  • nopCommerce Single Sign-On (SSO) using Salesforce as IDP - Store SSO Link

Additional Resources

Need Help?

Not able to find your identity provider? Mail us on nopcommercesupport@xecurify.com and we'll help you set up SSO with your IDP and 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.

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