SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) For Shopify Using Auth0 as Identity Provider

Overview

miniOrange allows Auth0 to act as an IDP (Identity Provider), which allows users to Single Sign-On (SSO) into Shopify using Auth0 Credentials. Our application is compatible with all the SAML / OAuth-compliant Identity Providers. We will go through a step-by-step guide to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) into Shopify using Auth0 as IDP (Identity Provider) and Shopify store as SP (Service Provider).

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Pre-requisites: Single Sign On - SSO Login Application

To configure SSO into Shopify using Auth0 as IDP, you will need to install the miniOrange Shopify Single Sign On - SSO Login Application on your store.

Check out our video, to know more about how Single-Sign-On works in Shopify.

Configuration Steps

Step by Step guide for Single Sign-On in Shopify Store Using Auth0

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

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

Azure AD Admin Dashboard - Shopify Azure AD SSO

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.

Application Callback URL & Recipient	ACS URL
Audience	SP Entity ID

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.

Shopify SSO Application - Shopify Auth0 SSO

Select SAML protocol.

From the list of IDPs, select Auth0.

Gigya Select SAML IDP - Shopify Auth0 SSO

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.

Save Configuration - Shopify Azure AD SSO

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.

Connection Succesfull - Shopify Auth0 SSO

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:

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 Next.

Step 5: Enable SSO Login Button Extension (In case of Shopify legacy accounts only)

Note: This step applies only to Shopify legacy accounts and not Shopify customer accounts.

Navigate to the Enable SSO Button section.
The following button attributes can be customized: button text, text below SSO button, background color, text color, width, and height.

By default, the “Enable SSO Button” option is in enabled state.
If it is not, enable it first, then click the Enable Extension button, as shown in the image below.

Enable the SSO Login Widget IDP extension.
You will see the Login with miniOrange button added to your Shopify store.
Click on Save

Shopify SSO Login - Enable SSO Login Widget

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

Note: In case of Shopify Non-Plus store (legacy customer accounts) no additional configurations is required. Follow the steps provided below to complete the SSO setup between your IDP and Shopify.

Navigate to the application home page. Go to More actions against the IDP you have configured and click on the Make Default button to make the IDP default.

Shopify ADFS SSO Login - Make app default

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.

SSO Login into Store - Shopify miniOrange SSO

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.

Shopify miniOrange SSO - Something went wrong error

Hence you have successfully configured Shopify Single Sign-On (SSO) using Auth0 as IDP and Shopify as SP using miniOrange Single Sign-On (SSO) login application. This solution ensures that you are ready to roll out secure access to your Shopify store using Auth0 login credentials within minutes.

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.

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.

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