SAML 2.0 IDP for Joomla

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Get SAML 2.0 IDP for Joomla (v8.0.0)

Introduction

Set up Joomla as a SAML Identity Provider in minutes. This SAML 2.0 plugin lets your users log in to other applications, such as Zoom, Tableau, Moodle, and Salesforce, with their existing Joomla credentials, so they never need a separate account for each app. It is built for businesses, schools, and membership sites that already manage users in Joomla and want Joomla to act as the Identity Provider (IDP) for their other Service Providers (SPs).

Joomla SAML Identity Provider (IDP) Plugin: Log In to Other Apps with Joomla Credentials

Key Highlights

Connect popular apps: Enable SSO from Joomla to Service Providers such as Tableau, Zoom, AWS Cognito, Moodle, Salesforce, Zendesk, and any other SAML 2.0-compliant SP.
Flexible login flows: Supports both SP-initiated and IDP-initiated SSO so that users can start from either Joomla or the connected app.
Secure sign-in: Signed and encrypted SAML assertions protect every login sent to your Service Providers.
Works with all major Joomla versions: Compatible with Joomla 6, 5, 4, and 3.
No dependencies: No external libraries or services are required.

Features

Login with Joomla credentials: Users sign in to connected apps with the Joomla account they already have. There are no new passwords to remember or reset.
SP-initiated login: Users who open a connected app are sent to Joomla to log in and then returned to the app automatically.
Quick setup with metadata: Configure a Service Provider in one step using its metadata URL or file.
Simple manual setup: If you don't have metadata, you only need the SP's Issuer, ACS URL, and NameID format.

Popular Use Cases

Zoom SSO: Restrict meetings and webinars so only your Joomla users can join.
Joomla LMS SSO: Let users log in to Moodle, Canvas LMS, and other learning platforms with their Joomla account.
Tableau integration: Embed Tableau views in Joomla, with users signed in automatically.

Who Is This Plugin For?

Membership and community sites that want members to access partner apps, courses, or meetings with their Joomla login.
Schools and training providers that manage learners in Joomla and want them to log in to an LMS with the same credentials.
Businesses that use Joomla as their user portal and want one login for their connected business apps.

Getting Started

In your Joomla admin panel, go to System → Install → Extensions and open Install from Web.
Search for SAML 2.0 IDP for Joomla and install the plugin.
Go to Components → miniOrange Joomla IDP → Service Provider.
Add your Service Provider's metadata, or enter its Issuer, ACS URL, and NameID format, then add the Joomla IDP details in your Service Provider to finish setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between this plugin and SAML SSO for Joomla?
This plugin makes Joomla the Identity Provider, so users log in to other apps with Joomla credentials. SAML SSO for Joomla does the opposite: users log in to Joomla with credentials from another Identity Provider, such as Azure AD or Okta.

Which Service Providers are supported?
Any SAML 2.0-compliant SP, including Zoom, Tableau, Moodle, Canvas LMS, Salesforce, Zendesk, and AWS Cognito.

Which Joomla versions are supported?
Joomla 6, 5, 4, and 3.

Can you add a feature we need?
Yes. Our team builds custom features for unique requirements on request.

Connect Joomla with More Identity Providers

Need users to log in to Joomla instead, or a different SSO setup? We offer more Joomla SAML plugins:

SAML SSO for Joomla: Our full Service Provider plugin. Use it to add Joomla SSO with Azure AD, Okta, Keycloak, ADFS, Salesforce, and many other IdPs.
SAML SSO Login with Google Apps: A focused option for organizations that want their users to log into Joomla using Google Workspace (G Suite).
SAML SP Single Sign-On, Login with ADFS: A focused option for organizations that want their users to log in to Joomla using their Microsoft ADFS accounts.

Support

Our team offers 24/7 support by email or video meeting, guided setup, and custom features for unique requirements. Email us at [email protected]. See all our Joomla plugins at plugins.miniorange.com/joomla.

Make Joomla the login for all your apps today with the Joomla SAML IDP plugin.

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Great support, works well

Jeff Gilmore (4).
Posted on 25 August 2023

Functionality

Creates a seamless login process to allow our Joomla users to access our Discourse server using their Joomla credentials.

Ease of use

Once configured, it is painless to use--just works (so far anyway)

Support

SSO is never easy, but the Mini-Orange folks know what they are doing and provided hands on assistance to get things working.

Documentation

Have not made use of it yet. Plugin setup screens are pretty intuitive.

I used this to: This plugin allows us to integrate a Discourse server as our forum while using the users configured in Joomla to authenticate. We also pass over group membership and profile info with each login.

Can not recommend MiniOrange enough

Teodor (1).
Posted on 13 March 2023

Functionality

Great plugin, does exactly what it is advertised for. The support is also always on point - quick, diligent and very responsive

Ease of use

super easy to set up and if there are struggles with it, the support team is always there

Support

fantastic support that are always there for you. I can not be happier using miniorange software

I used this to: a membership site where specific access levels(Members and Students) are getting discounted prices

Wonderful

Michael Tott (2).
Posted on 01 March 2023

Functionality

Does what you need it to very easily. It offers far more than I use it for and do not see why it would not cover everything you could need.

Ease of use

It does what it says it will, and does this without any strange errors. Having used the trial/free version for a while, this has never had e

Support

Beyond first class. I have more help than I would have thought possible both before and after purchase.

Documentation

Once again, very clear, but if your not sure there is always help available.

I used this to: I currently use this to allow users from Joomla to sign into moodle allowing them to paly quizzes and other fun games.

Easy to use extension with good support

Steven Harker (2).
Posted on 08 November 2022

Functionality

Does SSO out to partner sites without any problems. Compatible with a wide variety of identity providers.

Ease of use

Nice and easy to install and configure. Configs can be lost during upgrades but I believe a new version will sort this.

Support

Can't fault the support on offer. Very responsive and have been quick to help out to resolve any problems via Zoom sessions.

Documentation

Setup was straightforward so haven't used the documentation much. Plenty of config examples.

I used this to: SSO from a web portal to 5 external sites for up to 2000 users on a Joomla 3.10 site.

A great extension with excellent support

Ronnie van de Laak (4).
Posted on 30 May 2022

Functionality

Works well and has an active roadmap with some features that we feel would increase this score to 5.

Ease of use

very easy to use and once in place has not had any issues. Works as advertised and easy to see what's going on.

Support

This is outstanding! When needed an addon to the solution, they were able to do this is a very short period of time (days) saving us weeks!

I used this to: we use this for our website. we use this for our website. we use this for our website.

(64 characters shouldn't be required for this answer joomla team :-)

Great Plugin with The Best Support

Svetlin Roussev (1).
Posted on 12 November 2021

Functionality

The SSO plugin for joomla simply does its job, no issues, no hicups. It has tons of options.

Ease of use

Very easy to use, once setup you dont touch it. The issues I was having were server related and nothing to do with plugin.

Support

Amazing, this is what I have to say about support. Always helpful, very fast and they have fix my server issues even though its not ther job

Documentation

I used this to: I am using this plugin for a joomla website that is doing a connection with Sproutloud

Easy to use, Excellent Support

Good (1).
Posted on 13 July 2021

Functionality

Has all that we need to turn Joomla user list into a source of identities that can be used for single sign on to external service providers.

Ease of use

Easy installation via upload of package, no issues. Configuration is largely automated. Requires premium version for more than 100 users.

Support

Very responsive support - was willing to quickly alter plugin to meet our requirements

Documentation

Documentation is thorough, and support is willing to answer any additional questions.

I used this to: SAML 2.0 sign on to an external website via Joomla user list. Have also added in two-factor authentication with the optional additional plugin.

Excellent Integration.

Hankosky (2).
Posted on 19 January 2021

Functionality

This product worked great to allow our users in our existing Joomla website to login to our 3rd party applications.

Ease of use

Plugin is simple to download and install. Guides on vendor websites are easy to follow.

Support

Support is amazing. Received response to an issue i had almost immediately.

Documentation

I used this to: Connecting my 3rd Party apps to Joomla's Authentication using SAML secure auth.

Good product and service

Guillaume Trempe (1).
Posted on 11 June 2018

Functionality

Do exactly as advertise

Ease of use

Realy easy to use

Support

Support is great, they made several custom changes to the component to match our needs

Documentation

Excellent Experience

Mike Ciereszewski (1).
Posted on 18 April 2016

Functionality

Works great.

Ease of use

Everything is clearly marked was able to configure it quickly.

Support

Excellent support. Responses were within three hours or less.

Documentation

Tips and notes were easy to find.

I used this to: Integration with a learning management system.

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