How to configure SAML SSO for Shopify using SAP CDC (Gigya) as Identity Provider?

miniOrange allows SAP CDC (Gigya) to act as an Identity Provider (IdP), enabling secure and seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) into your Shopify Storefront using Gigya credentials. Our solution is compatible with both Shopify customer accounts and legacy accounts, making it ideal for all store types. Whether you're operating a Shopify Plus non-Plus store, or require advanced B2B login functionality, our Shopify Gigya SSO integration offers a flexible and scalable authentication solution with various identity providers that are SAML & OAuth/OIDC compliant. It ensures unified SSO access for consumers, wholesalers, employees, and enterprise customers, providing a smooth and secure login experience for every user group.

Follow the step-by-step instructions given below to configure Shopify single sign-on (SSO) using SAP CIAM (Gigya) as an identity provider, where we will cover the steps to configure SSO for Shopify legacy and customer accounts, along with Shopify B2B.

Pre-requisites: App Installation

To configure SSO into Shopify with SAP CDC (Gigya) as IDP, you will need to install the miniOrange Shopify Single Sign On - SSO Login application on your store.

• 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 SAP CDC (Gigya) Shopify SSO configuration

Step by Step guide for Configuring SAP Gigya (CDC) as an Identity Provider (IDP) for SSO into Shopify

1.  Configure Shopify as Service Provider (SP) in SAP CDC (Gigya)

• Login into your Gigya Admin Dashboard.
• In the SAP Gigya Developer site, select the Site for which you want to setup SSO.



• Click on the SAML Identity Provider tab and select Configure SAML IDP Settings to configure the Identity Provider.



• Add the required page URL's and click on Save Settings.



• Under the SAML SPs section, click on Add button.



• For the above SAML configuration, you need to get the Entity ID and ACS URL from Shopify
• Now 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.



• Now choose Custom IDP from the list of IDPs.



• Click on the Get metadata button as shown in the below screen to get the service provider metadata.



• Navigate to SP Initiated Metadata section and copy down the ACS URL and Entity ID or Issuer.



• Enter the values in Basic SAML Configuration.

Single sign on URL	ACS URL
Audience URI (SP Entity ID)	Entity ID or Issuer



• Scroll down to the Attribute Map section and click on Add attribute button.



• Map the attributes as shown in the below image and click on Add button.



• Navigate to SAML Identity Provider tab in Gigya and then click on SAML IDP Metadata.



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

You have completed Gigya side configuration.

2.   Configure SAP Gigya (CDC) as IDP in Shopify

• 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 Custom IDP.



• 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 Connections

• After saving the IDP configuration, you will be redirected to 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 Gigya credentials you will see a pop-up window which is shown in the below screen.



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

Step 4: Attribute Mapping

• Click on the + Attribute Mapping button to map attributes between Shopify and SAP CDC (Gigya).



• 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 Save.

Step 5: Enable & Test SSO Configurations

You have successfully integrated Gigya SSO your Shopify store, with Gigya acting as the identity provider (IdP) and your Shopify store as the service provider (SP). This integration allows users to log in seamlessly into the Shopify Plus or non-Plus store, using their Gigya credentials, and delivers a smooth authentication experience for all user types, including consumers, employees, and wholesalers.

• Customer Account Support – Works with both Shopify Customer Accounts and classic/legacy accounts for a smooth login experience.
• Plus & Non-Plus Stores – Easy SSO setup for Shopify Plus and non-Plus stores, ensuring flexibility across all business storefronts.
• Wholesale & B2B Login – Enable secure Shopify B2B login for wholesalers, enterprises, and consumers with Gigya-based authentication.
• Attribute & User Profile Mapping – Map Gigya user attributes, roles, and profiles to Shopify customer tags, metafields at the time of SSO for personalized access control.
• Single Logout & Extended Sessions – Enhance security with centralized logout and keep users signed in for longer sessions.
• Social Login Support – Enable users to authenticate using their social media accounts through Gigya's social login functionality.