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Configure Reddit Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla OAuth Client Plugin

The integration of Reddit Single Sign-On (Reddit SSO) with Joomla can be easily accomplished using the OAuth 2.0 protocol. The miniOrange Joomla OAuth/OpenID Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin simplifies the setup process, allowing users to log in to Joomla securely by authenticating with their Reddit OAuth Provider credentials.

To learn more about the features and plans available for the Joomla OAuth Single Sign-On (OAuth & OpenID Connect) plugin, please visit our Joomla OAuth Client Plugin webpage.

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In this configuration, Reddit functions as the OAuth server, while Joomla allows users to log in with their Reddit credentials by utilizing the Joomla OAuth Client Plugin.

  • 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 Get Started!
  • 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.
Get Started with OAuth Client Setup

  • 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 the OAuth Server, then click on the Save & Next button.
Get Started with OAuth Client Setup

  • Go to Reddit and sign up/login in your account.
  • Click on Are you a developer? create an app button to create a new App as shown below.
Reddit Dashboard

  • Enter the name, description and about url for your application. Copy the Redirect/Callback URL from your miniOrange OAuth Client module and save it under the redirect uri text field. Finally, click on the Create App button to save your app.
Generate New Client API Credentials

  • Now copy the Client ID and the Client Secret from your Reddit (highlighted in the image below) and save it under the respective text fields in your miniOrange OAuth Client module.
Reddit Client ID and Secret

  • Go back to your Joomla Dashboard. Then go to Step 2 [Client ID & Secret].
  • Paste the Client ID, Client Secret and Domain. Also Set Client Credentials In header then click on Save Settings. Once Settings are saved then click on Save Configuration.
Upload IdP Metadata

  • Scope & Endpoints are given below, which are required for configuring Joomla as OAuth Client plugin to configure Reddit as a custom OAuth or OIDC provider.
Scope identity
Authorize Endpoint https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/authorize
Access Token Endpoint https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/access_token
Get User Info Endpoint https://www.reddit.com/api/v1/me
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.


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