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SAML Single Sign-On into Joomla using ClassLink | ClassLink SSO | Login using ClassLink

SAML Single Sign-On into Joomla using ClassLink | ClassLink SSO | Login using ClassLink

ClassLink Single Sign-On (SSO) login for Joomla [SAML] can be achieved by using our Joomla SAML SP Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin. Our plugin is compatible with Joomla 4 as well as with all the SAML compliant Identity Providers. Here we will go through a step-by-step guide to configure SAML SSO login between Joomla site and ClassLink Directory by considering ClassLink as IdP (Identity Provider) and Joomla as SP (Service Provider).

What is SSO ?

Single sign-on (SSO) is an authentication method that enables users to access multiple applications with  one-click login  and one set of credentials. For example, after users log in to your org, they can automatically access all apps from the App Launcher. When you set up SSO, you configure one system to trust another to authenticate users , eliminating users' need to log in to each system separately. The system that authenticates users is called an Identity provider. The system that trusts the identity provider for authentication is called the Service provider.

SAML allows exchanging of information between Service Provider and Identity provider, SAML is integration between SP and IDP. When a user tries to log in, your identity provider sends SAML assertions containing facts about the user to Identity Provider. Identity Provider receives the assertion, validates it against your Identity Provider configuration, and allows the user to access your org.


ClassLink Single Sign On (SSO) for Joomla miniOrange provides a ready to use solution for Joomla. This solution ensures that you are ready to roll out secure access to your Joomla site using ClassLink within minutes.
Joomla SAML app gives the ability to enable SAML Single Sign-On for Joomla Site. Joomla site is compatible with all SAML Identity Providers. Here we will go through a guide to configure SAML SSO between Joomla and your Identity Provider. By the end of this guide, users from your Identity Provider should be able to login and register to Joomla site.

Pre-requisites : Download And Installation


  • Log into your Joomla instance as an admin.
  • Go to the Joomla Dashboard -> Extensions -> Manage and click on Install.
  • Seach for a Joomla SAML SSO plugin and then select SAML SSO for Joomla plugin by miniOrange
  • Then cllick on Install Now.

Steps to Integrate ClassLink Single Sign-On (SSO) with Joomla SAML SP

1. Configure ClassLink as Identity Provider

Follow the steps below to configure ClassLink as IdP

miniorange img Configure ClassLink as IdP
  • Log in to your ClassLink Administration Console.
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Select ClassLink Management Console to create SAML app.
  • Navigate to Single Sign-On tab, in left panel and click on SAML Console
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Click on ADD NEW
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • To present a list of pre-configured SAML apps click on COPY EXISTING. You can update the settings(URLs, domain names, etc) of existing apps from here.
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Copy the IDP Metadata URL and provide it to your Service Provider. This is a unique URL for your organization.
  • This will help you to configure your Service Provider.
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Navigate to the 3 dots shown and click on Edit.
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • To configure SAML Identity Provider settings, provide the following values
    Name Provide a Service Provider name. Example: Joomla App
    Metadata URL Provide the Metadata URL from the Service Provider Metadata tab of the plugin
    ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Click on Save to save your configuration.
  • You can add any other custom Attribute Mapping and/or Metadata Overrides that are necessary.
    • ClassLink SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) / Login into Joomla
  • Then click on Update.

    • You have successfully configured ClassLink as SAML IdP ( Identity Provider) for achieving ClassLink SSO login into your Joomla (WP) Site.

2. Configure Joomla as Service Provider

In Joomla SAML plugin, go to Service Provider Setup Tab. There are three ways to configure the plugin:

    SAML SSO Single-Sign-On By Metadata URL :

    • Click on Upload IDP Metadata.
      • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP, Upload Metadata
    • Enter Metadata URL (Copy from IDP app) and click on Fetch Metadata.
      • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP, Upload Metadata URL

    SAML SSO Single-Sign-On By Uploading Metadata File:

    • Click on choose metadata file and click on Upload.
      • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP, Upload Metadata file

    SAML SSO Single-Sign-On Manual Configuration :

    • Copy SAML Entity ID, SAML Single-Sign-On Endpoint URL and x.509 certificate from Federation Metadata document and paste it in IdP Entity ID or Issuer, Single Sign-on Service URL, x.509 Certificate fields respectively in the plugin.
      • IdP Entity ID or Issuer SAML Entity ID in the Federation Metadata document
      Single Sign-On Service URL SAML Single-Sign-On Endpoint URL in the Federation Metadata document
      X.509 Certificate x.509 Certificate in the Federation Metadata document
      manual Configuration

  • Click on Test Configuration.
    • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP, Upload Metadata file Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP, Upload Metadata file

3. Attribute Mapping - Premium Feature (Included with Business Trial)

  • Attributes are user details that are stored in your Identity Provider.
  • Attribute Mapping helps you to get user attributes from your Identity Provider (IdP) and map them to Joomla user attributes like firstname, lastname etc.
  • While auto registering the users in your Joomla site these attributes will automatically get mapped to your Joomla user details.
  • In Joomla SAML plugin, go to Attribute Mapping tab and fill in all the fields.
    Username: Name of the username attribute from IdP (Keep NameID by default)
    Email: Name of the email attribute from IdP (Keep NameID by default)
    Group/Role: Name of the Role attribute from Identity Provider(IdP)
    • Attribute Mapping
  • You can check the Test Configuration Results under Service Provider Setup tab to get a better idea of which values to map here.
  • You can refer the following video for Attribute Mapping.

4. Group Mapping - Premium Feature (Included with Business Trial)

  • Role mapping helps you to assign specific roles to users of a certain group in your Identity Provider (IdP).
  • While auto registering, the users are assigned roles based on the group they are mapped to.
  • You can refer the following video for Group Mapping.
    • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP Group Mapping

5. Redirection & SSO Links

  • Go to Login Settings tab. There are multiple features availabe in this tab like Auto redirect the user to Identity Provider and Enable Backed Login for Super Users. To use these features, click on the respective checkboxes.
    • Joomla Single Sign On SSO SAML SP Signin Settings

    You have successfully completed your miniOrange SAML 2.0 SP configurations. Still, if you are facing any difficulty please mail us on joomlasupport@xecurify.com .

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How miniorange Joomla SAML SSO plugin works?

SAML 2.0 SP Single Sign On ( SAML SSO) - Service Provider Plugin acts as a SAML 2.0 Service Provider which can be configured to establish the trust between the Joomla site and various SAML 2.0 supported Identity Providers to securely authenticate (Secure Login) the user to the Joomla site.
SAML 2.0 SP Single Sign On (SSO) - Service Provider plugin also provides Cross-Domain / Sub-domain login sharing with other Joomla websites.
We also provide a separate plugin that enables Joomla to act as an Identity Provider. It supports authentication with Joomla, user management, session management, change password, etc. You can configure any service provider with your Joomla site with the help of this plugin.

What is the use of the configuration or integration with SAML SSO?

Miniorange Provides best SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) solution to ClassLink . SSO reduces the number of attack surfaces because users only log in once each day and only use one set of credentials. Reducing login to one set of credentials improves enterprise security. When employees have to use separate passwords for each app, they usually don't.
Single Sign-On (SSO) is a highly secure user authentication process. SSO lets the users access multiple applications with a single account credential and sign out instantly with one click. Mini orange Joomla plugin supports SSO. To provide single sign-on services for your domain, Joomla acts as a service provider (SP) through the SAML (Secure Assertion Markup Language) standard.
ClassLink [SAML] Single Sign-On (SSO) login for Joomla can be achieved by using our Joomla SAML SP Single Sign-On(SSO) plugin. Our plugin is compatible with all the SAML compliant Identity providers. Here we will go through a step-by-step guide to configure SAML SSO login between the Joomla site and ClassLink .

ClassLink SSO :-

The Joomla SAML Single Sign On SSO plugin supports SSO with GSuite / ClassLink (ClassLink Login / Login using Gsuite / Login with ClassLink / Login using ClassLink / Gsuite login), allowing the users in your organization to login to your Joomla site using their organization ClassLink credentials.
You can use the Joomla Single Sign-On plugin to map the user information such as first name, last name, employee details, etc from ClassLink to your Joomla site in order to achieve ClassLink Login / SSO with GSuite / Login using Gsuite / Login with ClassLink / Login using ClassLink / Gsuite login into Joomla.
We also support Joomla Single Sign On with multiple ClassLink organizations on the same site using our All-Inclusive plan. We provide seamless integration between Joomla Single Sign On and ClassLink Login(Login with ClassLink ) in which you can provide Role controls to your users based on Google Groups or Organizational Unit membership. Joomla SAML Single Sign On SSO is a leading enterprise-grade plugin trusted by thousands of organizations from schools to large public companies, for enabling SSO with GSuite / ClassLink (ClassLink Login / Login using Gsuite / Login with ClassLink / Login using ClassLink / Gsuite login).

Additional Resources.

Miniorange Joomla SAML Single sign-on(web SSO) supports multiple known IDPs like ADFS, Azure AD, Salesforce,
Shibboleth, Onelogin, Okta, SimpleSamlPhp, ClassLink , Bitium, OpenAM, miniorange IDP, Centrify and many more.

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