How to Set Up SSO into Thinkific LMS using Shopify as an Identity Provider?

Unlock easy and secure access to your online courses with Thinkific Single Sign-On (SSO) using your Shopify Store as an Identity Provider (IdP). This integration by miniOrange lets your learners log in to Thinkific with their Shopify credentials, so they don't have to create separate accounts and passwords.

By simplifying authentication and improving user experience, you can increase engagement, raise conversions, and provide a consistent login experience between your e-commerce store and learning platform. Whether you sell digital products or courses, this Shopify-to-Thinkific SSO solution makes access easier while ensuring strong security and smooth usability.

Pre-requisites: App Installation

• Log in to your Shopify Admin.
• Go to Apps → Shopify App Store.
• Search for Store as IDP - SSO login.
• Click Install to add the app to your store.
• Open the app from Apps to start Thinkific SSO in Shopify configuration.

Step by Step guide for Configuring Thinkific as IDP for SSO into Shopify

Step 1: Get the API Key and Endpoint URL from Thinkific

• Login to your Thinkific site, go to Settings and then click on Code & analytics.
• Navigate to API.

• Copy down the API Key (Shared Secret) by refering the above image and keep it handy for further configuration.
• Also, Obtain the Subdomain and replace the URL next.
• Example of JWT Endpoint URL:

  https://{Subdomain}.thinkific.com/api/sso/v2/sso/jwt?jwt=

Step 2: Configure Thinkific in Shopify

• Go to your shopify store, click on Apps tab and select Store as IDP - SSO login application.

• From the left navigation bar select Apps and click on Add Application button.

• Select JWT and click on Thinkific.

• In the Add Application Section enter the values by refering the below table.

• Click on Save to save the configurations.
• To configure App secret, go to Edit against your configured app, Apps >> Select your app >> Edit.

• Now click on Click to reveal App Secret and then click on Customize. Enter the values by refering to the below table and copy down the Single Sign-On URL as it will be used in furthur steps.

• Click on Save.

• Now, You can access your Thinkific account using Shopify credentials through the Single Sign-On URL.

You have successfully completed Shopify side configuration.

Step 3: Configure Thinkific Sign in Button

• Login to your Thinkific account.
• On the Dashboard, Click on Design your site -> Theme library option.

• Click on Three Dots as shown in the below image and select the EDIT CODE option from the dropdown.

• Now, click on the Snippets link and search for meta_tags file to open it.

• Add Single Sign-On URL in the below format as shown in the image.(Add the SSO URL for both sign_in_page and sign_up_page)

• Click on Save.

You have successfully configured Thinkific side configuration.

Step 4: Testing SSO for Thinkific

• Go to your Thinkific site and click on SIGN IN button.

• You will be redirected to Shopify store Sign on Page. Enter your Shopify Store login credentials and click on Sign in.

• You will be successfully logged in to your Thinkific account.

You have successfully configured Shopify store as an Identity Provider for your Thinkific application.