Shopify OpenID Connect Single Sign-On (SSO) using ADFS as an Identity Provider

Overview

Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) application enables secure login into Shopify store using ADFS as OAuth and OpenID Connect provider. You can also configure the application using different custom providers and standard IDPs. Here we will go through a guide to configure SSO between Shopify and ADFS (OpenID Connect). By the end of this guide, users should be able to login to Shopify using ADFS credentials.

The Shopify SSO application offers advanced features such as attribute mapping and role mapping. Additionally, it offers complete protection for your Shopify store using Single Sign-On (SSO). ADFS OpenID Connect Shopify SSO enhances user authentication and secures the login process effectively.

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Pre-requisites: Single Sign On - SSO Login Application

To configure SSO into Shopify using ADFS (OpenID Connect) as an identity provider (IDP), you will need to install the miniOrange Shopify Single Sign-On - SSO Login Application on your store.

Configuration Steps

Follow the step-by-step guide for Single Sign-On in Shopify store using ADFS (OpenID) as an identity provider

Step 1: Retrieve Redirect URL from Shopify SSO Application

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

• Click on the Add Identity Provider button to add your IDP.

• Select OpenId Connect 1.0 protocol.

• Now choose Custom IDP from the list of identity providers (IDPs).

• Copy the OAuth Callback URL and keep it handy as it will be used in further steps.

Step 2: Configure Shopify as Service Provider (SP) in ADFS

• To perform SSO with ADFS as Provider, your application must be https enabled.
• Navigate to Server Manager Dashboard->Tools->ADFS Management.

• Navigate to ADFS->Application Groups. Right click on Application Groups & click on Add Application group then enter Application Name. Select Server Application & click on next.

• Copy Client Identifier. This is your Client ID. Add Callback URL in Redirect URL. You can get this callback URL from Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) application. Click on next.

• Click on Generate shared secret. Copy the Secret value. This is your Client Secret. Click on Next.

• On the Summary screen, click Next. On the Complete screen, click Close.
• Now, right-click on the newly added Application Group and select Properties.
• Click on Add application from App Properties.
• Click on the Add application. Then select Web API and click Next.

• On the Configure Web API screen, enter the domain name address into the Identifier section. Click Add. Click Next.

• On the Choose Access Control Policy screen, select Permit everyone and click Next.

• On the Configure Application Permission, by default openid is selected as a scope. You can select email and, profile as well, then click on next.

• On the Summary screen, click Next. On the Complete screen, click Close.
• On the Sample Application Properties click OK.

You've successfully configured Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) with ADFS as an OpenID Connect Provider, allowing users to use Shopify SSO login into your Shopify store with their ADFS credentials.

Step 3: Configure ADFS as OpenID Connect Provider in Shopify

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



• Click on the Add Identity Provider button to add your IDP.



• Select OpenId Connect 1.0 protocol.



• Now choose Custom IDP from the list of identity providers (IDPs).



• Fill out the following fields by referring the below table.




IdP Display Name	Choose appropriate Name
Authorize Endpoint	https://{Domain URL}/adfs/oauth2/authorize
Access Token Endpoint	https://{Domain URL}/adfs/oauth2/token
Client ID	From Step 2
Client Secret	From Step 2
Scope	openid

• Click on Save.

Step 4: Test Connection

• After saving the identity provider (IDP) configuration, you will be redirected to Test Connection step.
• Please perform Test Connection before mapping or fetching attributes, test connection ensures that your identity provider (IDP) configuration is correct.
• Click on the Test Connection button.



• On entering valid ADFS credentials you will see a pop-up window which is shown in the below screen.



• Click on the Fetch Attributes button to fetch the identity provider (IDP) attribute.


Step 5: Attribute Mapping

• Click on the + Attribute Mapping button to map attributes between Shopify and ADFS.



• Map the attributes by refering 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

• Click on Save.


Step 6: Enable & Test SSO Configurations

Select Shopify Store Type:

• Non-Plus Store
• Plus Store

SSO Configuration in Non-Plus Shopify Stores

Choose the type of account you have enabled on your Shopify Store:

• Customer Accounts
• Legacy Customer Accounts

• Go to the application dashboard, enable the customer accounts extension as shown in the below image.





• Enable the New Customer Accounts extension and click on Save.





• Navigate to the application home page and enable the IDP Login toggle option against the IDP you have configured.



Testing Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Shopify store

• Go to your Shopify Store.(https://<your-shopify-storedomain>)
• Click on the User login icon.





• You’ll be redirected to the login page of the identity provider (IDP) you configured in the previous step. Log in with your IDP account credentials.
• Next, enter the six-digit OTP that will be sent to your registered email address. (This is a one-time process)





• You’ll be successfully logged in to your Shopify store.

• Go to the application dashboard, you will see a warning box to add the login button extension on the Account page, click on the login widget extension link as shown in the below image to enable it.





• Navigate to the application home page and enable the IDP Login toggle option against the IDP you have configured.





• If you want to configure SSO into Shopify using multiple IDPs, then select your IDP from the list provided here, and setup SSO using that IDP.
• Enable the IDP login toggle option for enabling SSO into Shopify using multiple IDPs.



Testing Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Shopify store

• Go to your Shopify Store login page.(https://<your-shopify-storedomain>/account/login)
• Click on the login button you customized earlier.





• You'll be redirected to the identity provider (IDP) login page. Now log in with your existing account credentials.

• After login, if you encounter an "invalid or missing reCAPTCHA token" error, accompanied by a "Something went wrong" message, refer to this FAQ to resolve the error.



SSO Configuration in Plus Shopify Stores

Choose the type of account you have enabled on your Shopify Store:

• Customer Accounts
• Legacy Customer Accounts

• Go back to the SSO application, and navigate to Connect Store tab. Copy the Client ID, Client Secret, Post-Logout Redirect URL and Discovery Endpoint URL and keep them handy.





• Click on the Customer Accounts link as shown in the below image.





• Select the Customer accounts option recommended by Shopify & look for the Identity Provider option, if not present please reach out to shopifysupport@xecurify.com.





• If the identity provider is present, click on Manage.





• Click on Connect to Provider button.





• Add the Identity Provider name and fill in the details such as Discovery endpoint URL, Client ID, Client secret, Additional Scopes, Post-logout redirect URI parameter that you copied from above step. Click on Save.







• Once the Identity Provider has been added, do the Test Connection.





• After verifying the flow make the identity provider as Active.





• Navigate to the application home page and enable the IDP Login toggle option against the IDP you have configured.



Testing Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Shopify store

• Go to your Shopify Store.(https://<your-shopify-storedomain>)
• Click on the User login icon.



• You’ll be redirected to the login page of the identity provider (IDP) you configured in the previous step. Log in with your IDP account credentials.

• You’ll be successfully logged in to your Shopify store.

• Now, click on the Setup Guide button and follow the steps mentioned to get multipass token.





• Enable the Multipass Token option. Refer to this Faq to get the Multipass token value and paste it in the below field.





• Click on Save.

• Go to the application dashboard, you will see a warning box to add the login button extension on the Account page, click on the login widget extension link as shown in the below image to enable it.





• Navigate to the application home page and enable the IDP Login toggle option against the IDP you have configured.





• If you want to configure SSO into Shopify using multiple IDPs, then select your IDP from the list provided here, and setup SSO using that IDP.
• Enable the IDP login toggle option for enabling SSO into Shopify using multiple IDPs.



Testing Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Shopify store

• Go to your Shopify Store login page.(https://<your-shopify-storedomain>/account/login)
• Click on the login button you customized earlier.





• You'll be redirected to the identity provider (IDP) login page. Now log in with your existing account credentials.

• If you encounter an "invalid or missing reCAPTCHA token" error, accompanied by a "Something went wrong" message, refer to this FAQ to resolve the error.





• You’ll be successfully logged in to your Shopify store.

Additional Features




Auto-Redirect to IDP

Auto-Redirect users to the IDP's login page when they try to access the Shopify store.

Protect Complete Store with SSO

Restrict store access to logged-in users and redirect others to the password page.

Single Logout Endpoint (SLO)

End the user's session in the store and IdP when they log out from any connected platform

Users session extension

Extend user sessions beyond 24 hours, ensuring longer access without compromising security.

Email Domain Based Restrictions

Restrict user logins based on configured email domains, allowing or denying access accordingly.

Auto Tagging (After SSO)

Assign tags to users after SSO login for streamlined management and personalized experiences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

More FAQs ➔



I have followed the steps to set IDP but where can I check SSO?

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

I installed the Shopify SSO application. I clicked on the “SETUP IDP” option but nothing opened up.

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

After performing SSO, I want my customers to redirect to the collections or discount offer page.

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

How do I enable the SSO application’s auto redirect to the IDP feature on my Shopify store?

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.

Additional Resources



• Shopify Security Solutions
• Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Shopify Content Restriction
• Shopify Subscription
• Shopify – Okta SCIM Provisioning And Deprovisioning

Get in Touch

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.