How to set up Shopify SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using Auth0 as Identity Provider?

miniOrange enables Auth0 to act as an Identity Provider (IdP) for a secure and seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) into Shopify storefront using Auth0 credentials. Our Shopify SSO solution supports both Shopify customer accounts and legacy accounts, making it suitable for every type of store. Whether you run a Shopify Plus or non-Plus store or need B2B login functionality, our Shopify Auth0 SSO provides a flexible and scalable authentication solution. Our solution enables unified SSO access for consumers, wholesalers, employees, and enterprise customers, ensuring a smooth and secure login experience for every user group.

Our SSO application is compatible with all SAML/OAuth-compliant identity providers, and a variety of identity providers to choose from, depending on the business requirements. This guide will walk you through a step-by-step configuration of Shopify Auth0 integration, with Auth0 as the IdP (Identity Provider) and Shopify as the SP (Service Provider).

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Pre-requisites: App Installation

• Log in to your Shopify Admin.
• Go to Apps → Shopify App Store
• Search for miniOrange Single Sign-On – SSO
• Click Install to add the app to your store
• Open the app from Apps to start Auth0 SAML SSO configuration

Step-by-step guide for Configuring Auth0 as IDP for SSO into Shopify

Step 1: Configuring Shopify as Service Provider (SP) in Auth0

• Log in to Auth0 dashboard.
• Click on Applications >> Create Application.

• A new window will pop-up. Enter a name for the application and select Regular Web App, then click on Create.

• Select the Addons tab, and enable the SAML2 Web App. It will open up a configuration window.

• For the above SAML configuration you need to get the Entity ID and ACS URL from Shopify.
• Go to your Shopify store and 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 SAML protocol.

• From the list of identity providers (IDPs), select Auth0 as your identity provider.

• Click on the Get Metadata to get the service provider (Shopify) metadata.

• For SP-Initiated SSO, note down the required details to configure SSO in Auth0.

• Enter Application Callback URL, Audience, Recipient and other settings using SP entity ID and ACS URL copied from the Shopify SSO application.

• Scroll down and click on Enable >> Save.
• Navigate to the Usage tab. Right-click on the Identity Provider Metadata download link and select the Copy link address option to copy the metadata XML file needed for the SAML plugin setup.

You have successfully completed Auth0 side configuration.

Step 2: Configure Auth0 as Identity Provider (IDP) in miniOrange

• Navigate back to the miniOrange Single Sign On-SSO application and click on Add identity Provider button.

• Select SAML protocol.

• From the list of IDPs, select Auth0.

• Enter the identity provider (IDP) display name.
• Click on the Import IDP Metadata button.

• Select the upload method as Metadata Link. Paste the copied XML file link from Step 1 and Click on Import.

• Add the appropriate IDP Name and click on Save.

Step 3: Test Connection

• After saving the 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 IDP configuration is correct.
• Click on the Test Connection button.

• On entering valid Auth0 credentials you will see a pop-up window which is shown in the below screen.

• Click on the Fetch Attributes button to fetch the IDP attribute.

Step 4: Attribute Mapping

• Click on the + Attribute Mapping button to map attributes between Shopify and Auth0.

• Map the attributes by referring to the table below:

• Click on Next.

Step 5: 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

Note: If you’re using a password-protected store or working on a Shopify development store, click here to set up the storefront digest cookie so SSO can work on your store.

• 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.

Allow Only SSO Users to Complete Checkout - Restrict Others

This feature allows only users who log in via Single Sign-On (SSO) to complete the checkout process. Other users will be blocked from proceeding with checkout.

• Navigate to Settings.



• Open the Checkout section.



• Scroll downwards, in the checkout rules section, click on Add rule.



• Click on SSO Checkout Validation.



• Deselect the "Allow all customers to complete checkout" option, and click on Save.



• Now, you can Turn on the checkout rule.



• If you attempt to checkout without performing SSO, an error will appear as shown below.

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

• Navigate back to the SSO application, and click on the Connect Store tab.
• Copy the Discovery Endpoint URL Client ID, Client Secret, Additional Scopes and Post-Logout Redirect URI Parameter and keep them handy.

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

• Select the Customer Accounts option as recommended by Shopify. Next, look for the Authentication option and click on Manage.
• If you do not find the option, please reach out to shopifysupport@xecurify.com for assistance.

• Click on the Manage Providers button.

• Click on Connect to Provider button.

• Add the Identity Provider name and from the Provider dropdown, select Custom or other.

• 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.

Provide Login Using Username & Password

If you want to provide login using username & password along with your login with IDP option for your B2B store, then click here

Provide Login Using Email OTP

If you want to provide login using Email OTP along with your login with IDP option for your B2B store, then click here

• 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.

You have successfully configured Single Sign-On (SSO) for your Shopify store with Auth0 as your identity provider (IdP) and your Shopify store as the service provider (SP). Through this Shopify Auth0 integration, users can now execute Single Sign-On (SSO) to gain access to your Shopify store using Auth0 credentials, effectively removing password complexity and enhancing login security.

• Auth0 OIDC & SAML Protocol Support: Our Shopify SSO solution supports both OpenID Connect (OIDC) and SAML 2.0 protocols for Auth0 integration, allowing you to connect your Shopify store to Auth0 as your identity provider using industry-standard authentication methods.
• Attribute Mapping for Auth0: Map Auth0 user attributes (email, name, custom claims) to Shopify customer profiles and automatically assign customer tags based on Auth0 metadata, enabling personalized pricing and access control for different user segments.
• Wholesale and B2B Login via Auth0: Supports secure login for B2B and wholesale customers in Shopify by using Auth0 as the identity provider. This setup is perfect for enterprise buyers, partners, and internal users.
• Shopify Plus & Non-Plus Store Support: Configure Auth0 SSO for both Shopify Plus and non-Plus stores, with support for Shopify Customer Accounts and legacy account types, ensuring seamless authentication across all storefronts.