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

Integration of WordPress Single Sign-On (WordPress 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 WordPress 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 WordPress 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.

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation

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  • Login into your Joomla site’s Administrator console.
  • From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extensions.
  • Now click on Or Browse for file button to locate and install the plugin file downloaded earlier.
  • Installation of plugin is successful. Now click on Start Using miniOrange OAuth Server plugin.
  • Under the Configure OAuth tab, click on the ADD button.
Get Started with OAuth Server Setup

Setup WordPress as OAuth Provider with Joomla OAuth Client

1. Configure Callback/Redirect URL

  • After selecting your OAuth provider, you will be redirected to the Step 1 [Redirect URL] tab. Now copy the Callback/Redirect URL which we will use to configure WordPress as OAuth Server, then click on the Save & Next button.
    • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Copy Redirect URL
  • Go to WordPress Login page and sign in. After sign in, you will be redirected to the WordPress Dashboard.
    • WordPress OAuth SSO with Joomla | WordPress Single Sign-On, WordPress SSO login page
  • Under Dashboard in left sidebar goto, Plugins then select Add New to add a new plugin.
    • Login with WordPress into Joomla | WordPress SSO with Joomla, Add New Plugin
  • Then search for WordPress OAuth Server ( Login with WordPress ) miniOrange Plugin in the Search Bar and install it. After Installation, Activate the plugin.
    • WordPress OAuth OpenID Connect with Joomla | Single Sign-On with Joomla using WordPress, Install Plugin
  • Go to miniOrange OAuth Server on the left side menu and select Custom OAuth 2.0 Client app.
    • WordPress OAuth SSO with Joomla | WordPress Single Sign-On, Select OAuth Client
  • You will see Add Client Section now. Enter the Client Name and Redirect URI/URL and then Save Client in order to get the Client ID and Client Secret. Save these details.
    • Login with WordPress into Joomla | WordPress SSO with Joomla, Add Client

2. Configure Client ID and Secret

  • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret
    • WordPress OAuth OpenID Connect with Joomla | Single Sign-On with Joomla using WordPress, Client ID and Secret
  • Go to the Step 2 [Client ID & Secret] tab of the Joomla OAuth Client plugin, here paste the Client ID & Client Secret. Click on the Save Configuration button.
    • WordPress OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Save Configuration

2.1. Scope & Endpoints

  • WordPress Endpoints and Scope:

    • Scope:
    profile openid email custom
    Authorize Endpoint:
    http://{site_base_url}/wp-json/moserver/authorize
    Access Token Endpoint:
    http://{site_base_url}/wp-json/moserver/token
    Get User Info Endpoint:
    http://{site_base_url}/wp-json/moserver/resource
    Set Client Credentials:
    In Both (In Header and In Body)
  • User Attribute Mapping is mandatory for enabling users to successfully login into Joomla. We will be setting up user profile attributes for Joomla using below settings.
  • Go to Step 3 [Attribute Mapping] tab and click on Test Configuration button.
Upload IdP Metadata

  • You will be able to see the attributes in the Test Configuration output as follows.
Upload IdP Metadata

  • Now go to the Step 3 [Attribute Mapping] tab and Select the attribute name for Email and Username from dropdown. Then click on Finish Configuration button.
Upload IdP Metadata

  • Now go to Step 4 [SSO URL] tab, here copy the Login/SSO URL and add it to your Site by following the given steps.
Upload IdP Metadata

  • 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.


You have successfully configured Wordpress as an OAuth Provider and Joomla as an OAuth Client

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Mail us on joomlasupport@xecurify.com 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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