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OAuth Single Sign-On (SSO) For Shopify Using WordPress as an Identity Provider

Shopify integration with WordPress (OAuth) allow your customers to login to the store using WordPress as an identity provider (OAuth). Here the WordPress works as an OAuth provider for Shopify SSO application using miniOrange as an Identity Broker. In this guide we will see how to implement WordPress Single Sign-On (SSO) solution on your Shopify store in the easiest way.

Our solution also supports advanced features such as user profile attribute mapping and role mapping, making it a breeze to manage user access. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to configure WordPress (OAuth) SSO for user authentication in Shopify. By the end, your users will be able to log in securely and access your Shopify store with their WordPress credentials....read more

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Shopify WordPress SSO SAML - Note: WordPress OAuth SSO Shopify

Note: If you want to configure SSO into Shopify Store using WordPress as SAML IDP, then follow the guide provided here.


Configure SSO into WordPress Site using Shopify as IDP

If you want to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) into WordPress Site using Shopify as an Identity Provider (IDP) then follow the steps provided here.

WordPress OAuth Identity Provider (IDP)

  • Log into your WordPress instance as an admin.
  • Go to the WordPress Dashboard -> Plugins and click on Add New.
  • Search for WordPress OAuth IdP plugin and click on Install Now.
  • Once installed click on Activate.

Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO)

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Check out our video, to learn more about how Shopify SSO application works in Shopify.


Setup guide for Configuring WordPress as an identity provider (OAuth) for SSO into Shopify

  • Go to your Shopify store and navigate to the App section and click on Single Sign On - SSO login application.
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - navigate to Shopify SSO App

  • Click on the Add Identity Provider button to add your IDP.
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - Add Identity Provider

  • Select OAuth 2.0 protocol.
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - Select OAuth 2.0 Protocol

  • Now choose WordPress from the list of identity providers (IDPs).
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - Choose Azure B2C as identity provider (IDP)

  • Copy the OAuth Callback URL and keep it handy as it will be used in further steps.
Copy Callback URL from SSO App - Shopify Azure B2C SSO

You have completed the WordPress side configurations.
  • Log into your WordPress instance as an admin
  • Go to the WordPress Dashboard -> Plugins and click on Add New.
  • Download the WordPress OAuth Server Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin and click on Install Now.
  • Once installed, click on Activate.
  • Now, go to the miniOrange OAuth Server plugin on the left side menu and search your OAuth client from the list, Here Shopify.
Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) - Search Shopify on OAuth Server

Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) in wordpress oauth server

  • After saving the client in the WordPress OAuth Server Plugin, you will get the Client ID & Client Secret. Keep these values handy as you will need them later.
Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) in wordpress oauth server

  • Also, please note the endpoints such as Authorization, Token, User Info endpoints which you can configure in your client application.
Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) in wordpress oauth server

You have completed your WordPress OAuth server-side configurations.
  • Navigate back to the miniOrange Single Sign On-SSO application.
Shopify OAuth SSO using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) - Go to Shopify SSO App

  • Click on the Add Identity Provider button to add your IDP.
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - Add Identity Provider

  • Select OAuth 2.0 protocol.
Shopify Azure B2C SSO - Select OAuth 2.0 Protocol

  • Now choose WordPress from the list of identity providers (IDPs).
Shopify WordPress SSO - Choose WordPress as identity provider (IDP)

  • Now, fill in the required details like IDP Name, Endpoints, Client ID, Client Secret, and Scope.
IdP Name WordPress
IdP Display Name Choose the appropriate Name
Client ID From step 2
Client secret From step 2
Scope email profile
fill in the required details like Client ID, Client Secret, Endpoints, and Scope

  • Click on Save.
You have configured WordPress as an identity provider (IDP) in Shopify.
  • After saving the identity provider (IDP) configuration, you will be redirected to the Test Connection step.
    Please perform Test Connection before mapping or fetching attributes, test connection ensures that your identity provider configuration is correct.
  • Click on the Test Connection button.
Test Connection - Shopify Azure B2C SSO

  • On entering valid WordPress credentials you will see a pop-up window which is shown in the below screen.
Connection Succesfull - Shopify Azure B2C SSO

  • Click on the Fetch Attributes button to fetch the identity provider attribute.
Fetch Attributes - Shopify Azure B2C SSO

  • Click on the + Attribute Mapping button to map attributes between Shopify and WordPress.
Attribute Mapping - Shopify WordPress SSO

  • Map the attributes by referring to the table below:
Attribute Name in Shopify Choose the attribute from the list of predefined attributes
Attribute Type IDP Attribute
Attribute Value Select the attribute value you have fetched from your IDP
Map Attributes - Shopify WordPress SSO

  • Click on Next.
Shopify SSO Login - Enable SSO Login Button

Note: This step applies only to Shopify legacy accounts and not Shopify customer accounts.


  • Navigate to the Enable SSO Button section.
  • The following button attributes can be customized: button text, text below SSO button, background color, text color, width, and height.
Shopify SSO Login - Edit SSO Button

  • By default, the “Enable SSO Button” option is in enabled state.
  • If it is not, enable it first, then click the Enable Extension button, as shown in the image below.
Shopify SSO Login - Enable Extension

  • Enable the SSO Login Widget IDP extension.
  • You will see the Login with miniOrange button added to your Shopify store.
  • Click on Save
Shopify SSO Login - Enable SSO Login Widget

Hence you have successfully configured Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) using WordPress as an identity provider (IDP) and Shopify as a service provider (SP). using miniOrange Single Sign-On (SSO) login application. This solution ensures that you are ready to roll out secure access to your Shopify store using WordPress login credentials within minutes.

More FAQs ➔

Follow the steps outlined here to configure SSO in Shopify with your preferred IDP.

Redirection to any other site might be blocked in the browser. Please follow the steps given here to resolve the issue.

Follow the steps outlined here to redirect your customer to collections/cart or any other page.

You must upgrade to the SSO application’s Enterprise plan to enable the Auto-Redirect to the IDP feature. Follow the steps outlined here to enable this feature.


Please reach out to us at shopifysupport@xecurify.com, and our team will assist you with setting up the Shopify SSO application. Our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.

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