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


Integration of Orcid Single Sign-on (Orcid 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 Orcid 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 Orcid 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


Steps to Install Joomla OAuth Client Plugin

  • Download the zip file for the miniOrange OAuth Client plugin for Joomla.
  • Login into your Joomla site’s administrator console.
  • From left toggle menu, click on System, then under Install section click on Extension.
  • Upload the downloaded zip file to install the Joomla OAuth Client plugin.
  • Installation of the plugin is successful. Now click on Start Using miniOrange OAuth Client plugin.
  • Under Configure OAuth -> Pre-Configured Apps tab, select your OAuth Provider. You can also search for custom OAuth or custom OpenID application in the search bar, and configure your own custom provider.
  • Joomla OAuth Single Sign-On SSO - Select your OAuth Provider

Setup Orchid 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 Orchid as OAuth Server, then click on the Save & Next button.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Copy Redirect URL
  • Log into your ORCID account.
  • Orcid OAuth SSO with Joomla | Orcid Single Sign-On, Create Orcid account
  • Click Developer Tools at the top of your record.
  • Login with Orcid into Joomla | Orcid SSO with Joomla, Orcid Developer Tools
  • Click the "Register for the free ORCID public API" button
  • Orcid OAuth OpenID Connect with Joomla | Single Sign-On with Joomla using Orcid, Orcid Public Api
  • Review and agree to the terms of service when prompted.
  • Orcid OAuth SSO with Joomla | Orcid Single Sign-On, Term and Credential
  • After agreeing to the terms of service, you will be directed back to Developer Tools. Complete the form presented to register a new application.
  • Login with Orcid into Joomla | Orcid SSO with Joomla, Register New App
  • Click the Save icon at the bottom of the form to generate your API credentials.
  • Orcid OAuth OpenID Connect with Joomla | Single Sign-On with Joomla using Orcid, Save
  • To view your API credentials, click Show Details.
  • Orcid OAuth SSO with Joomla | Orcid Single Sign-On, API credentials

2. Configure Client ID and Secret

  • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret then enter the Callback/Redirect URl which is copied in step1 under the redirect URIs.
  • Login with Orcid into Joomla | Orcid SSO with Joomla, 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.
  • Orcid OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Save Configuration

2.1. Scope & Endpoints

  • Orcid Scope and Endpoints:
  • Scope:
    openid
    Authorize Endpoint:
    https://orcid.org/oauth/authorize
    Access Token Endpoint:
    https://orcid.org/oauth/token
    Get User Info Endpoint:
    https://orcid.org/userStatus.json?logUserOut=true
    Set Client Credentials:
    In Both (In Header and In Body)

3. Configure Attribute Mapping

    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.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Test Configuration
  • You will be able to see the attributes in the Test Configuration output as follows.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Configuration output
  • 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.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Attribute Mapping

4. Setup Login/SSO URL

  • 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.
  • OAuth Single Sign-On SSO into Joomla - Login/SSO URL
  • 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.

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