SAML SSO for Joomla

Introduction

Authentication, Login protection, Login Redirect, Auto Login, Access & Security

Joomla SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) allows you to secure your Joomla site by allowing users to login into Joomla site by different SAML Identity Providers like Azure AD, Okta, GSuite / Google Apps, Keycloak, ADFS, Salesforce, Office 365, Shibboleth2, Shibboleth3, OneLogin, PingFederate, FusionAuth or any SAML compliant Identity Provider. Joomla SAML Single-Sign-On addresses the challenge of maintaining the credentials for each application separately, streamlining the process of signing on without the need to re-enter the password.

Joomla SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) – SAML SSO Login Authentication | Login to Joomla

Elevate your Joomla site's security and authentication with Joomla SAML Single Sign-On (SSO). This powerful plugin allows your Joomla site to act as a SAML 2.0 Service Provider (SP), enabling seamless login via Identity Providers (IDP) such as Azure AD, Okta, miniOrange, GSuite, Salesforce, and many more.

Key Highlights

Support all SAML-compliant Providers: Configure various IDPs like Azure AD, Google Apps, miniOrange, Keycloak, etc., for versatile user authentication.
Compatibility Across ALL Joomla Versions: Works seamlessly with Joomla 5, 4, and 3.
Enhanced Security: Provides encrypted and signed SAML responses for secure logins.

Use Cases

Azure SSO: Allow Joomla login via Azure AD, Office 365, or Azure AD B2C.
Google Apps Integration: Login with Google Workspace credentials.
AWS Cognito Integration: Enable seamless SSO with AWS Cognito and linked accounts.
LMS Platforms: Advertise courses and integrate SSO for platforms like Moodle, Canvas LMS, etc.

Quick Setup

Go to Extensions --> Manage --> Install.
Search for "miniOrange SAML SP" and install.
Configure via Component --> miniOrange SAML SP --> Service Provider Setup.

Dependencies

None

Support

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Website

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Joomla SAML SSO

Coninet (1).
Posted on 29 May 2025

Functionality

Suits perfectly our needs. We need to restrict access for an intranet website

Ease of use

Just click and start! it only takes 10 minutes to configure the plugin

Support

We are very satisfied with the Joomla SAML SSO plugin.
In addition, the miniorange team was very professional and available to our requests

Documentation

I used this to: Restrict access for intranet website. We use Domain authentication to allow access.

Easy and quick

YOU, Benoit (1).
Posted on 27 May 2025

Functionality

It replies exactly to what I need, and I was allowed to test it on a free version before paying

Ease of use

Small trouble to install the final version as we had to uninstall the previous one (free/basic)

Support

Really good support, really reactive and solving the issue encountered. Good communication and proposing edu discount

Documentation

I used this to: Connect my tenant users to access to a documentation portal. Otherwise, I had to create all users manually

Great Support - Solid plugin, once setup correctly

Daniel Murphy (4).
Posted on 12 June 2024

Functionality

I found that when completely migrating our site the import and export tool helped save us a lot of frustration.

Ease of use

Let's face it, SSO / SAML configuration is never easy. It turns out we were using the wrong version of the plugin for the license tier.

Support

Support is fantastic! They can help you get squared away in no time at all. Takes a lot of the complexity out of the equation.

Documentation

Good, clear documentation that is easy to read. Haven't had any issues with it.

I used this to: I use Single Sign on using SAML / Microsoft Azure at my university.

ottimo supporto

Claudio Capelletti (1).
Posted on 24 April 2024

Functionality

le configurazioni con IDP sono complete. L'interfaccia è completa e permette la personalizzazione in modo semplice e immediato

Ease of use

è molto semplice da configurare e personalizzare .L'interfaccia è completa e permette la personalizzazione in modo semplice e immediato

Support

il supporto risponde molto velocemente alle richieste e ha verificato con noi la risoluzione

Documentation

I used this to: autenticazione SAML 2.0 su Joomla 5.0, sia sulla parte amministrativa che sul frontend

Level of support received

Celina Guzmán (1).
Posted on 04 January 2024

Functionality

Tengo instalado la versión 32.5 del plugin. Funciona excelente en la última versión de Joomla 5.0.1

Ease of use

Es fácil de usar, hay que seguir los pasos correctamente y ver la doc para una correcta configuración

Support

Tuve problemas para actualizar el plugin v 32.5 compatible con Joomla 5.0.1. Consulte a soporte me respondieron al instante con la solución.

Documentation

I used this to: Sitio Intranet para uso interno de los colaboradores la empresa y Extranet para uso de los vendedores habilitados en la empresa.

The best SSO solution for Joomla + Amazing Support!!

Dustin Klovera (1).
Posted on 27 December 2023

Functionality

Does everything you need it to do, and MiniOrange will develop customizations for anything out of the ordinary.

Ease of use

A little bit of a learning curve, but it's about as simple as it can be. Excellent support and documentation make any questions a non-issue.

Support

Premium support is amazing. Has an error Xmas morning that brought the site down. Notified support and was on a Zoom call within minutes!!!

Documentation

I used this to: Employee portals for clients that want to sync their users between Azure, Joolma and Kronos.

Gets the job done

Jennifer Ondrasik (1).
Posted on 16 November 2023

Functionality

SAML plugin functions as needed and expected. It gets the job done seamlessly.

Ease of use

Interface is very user friendly and easy to use. Navigation between tabs is self-explanatory.

Support

Documentation

I used this to: Okta integration with two Joomla! sites and to control user onboarding via AD group membership.

Review on Miniorange plugin

Wilfried Maillet (1).
Posted on 12 October 2023

Functionality

Miniorange support many interconnections, it's pratical for our uses.

Ease of use

Miniorange plugin is easy for our usages, it's got lots of time-saving interconnections.

Support

Available support, thanks ! The support is very quick and the answer is functional.

Documentation

Error reporting is not always simple and the documentation is not always complete

I used this to: SAML and Shibboleth interconnexion with Shibboleth version 3 and 4.

Buen soporte

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (1).
Posted on 03 October 2023

Functionality

Ofrece muchas opciones de configuración que permiten adaptarse a cualquier sistema de validación.

Ease of use

Es fácil de utilizar pero algunos parámetros de configuración son algo complicados de entender.

Support

Buen soporte, al principio no encajaba al 100% con nuestras necesidades y adaptaron el software para ajustarse a ellas.

Documentation

I used this to: Lo utilizamos para gestionar la autenticación de usuarios en nuestra web a través del SSO.

Excellent Support

James Wood (1).
Posted on 20 September 2023

Functionality

User's notice no difference the plugin does the hard work in the backround

Ease of use

Once setup within Google Workspace the plugin allows our users to visit our Intranet without any additional usernames or passwords

Support

Excellent support, big shout to Somshekhar Karle. A quick remote session helped set it up.

Documentation

I used this to: Google Workspace Single Sign-in for our Intranet running on Joomla.

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