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DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) with miniOrange as IDP


DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication provider gives the ability to enable SAML Single Sign-On for your DotNetNuke applications. Using Single Sign-On you can use only one password to access your DotNetNuke application and services. Our authentication provider is compatible with all the SAML-compliant identity providers. Here we will go through a step-by-step guide to configure Single Sign-On (SSO) between DotNetNuke and miniOrange considering miniOrange as IdP.

Pre-requisites: Download And Installation

  • Download the package for DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication provider.
  • Upload the installation package dnn-saml-single-sign-on_xxx_Install by going in Settings > Extension > Install Extension.

Steps to configure DNN Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP

1. Add authentication provider on DNN page

  • Now under the Installed extensions tab select Authentication Systems.Here you can see the miniOrange DNN SAML Authentication Plugin.
  • DNN SAML SSO - Search module in DNN
  • Just Click on the pencil icon as mentioned in the image below to configure the DNN SAML Authentication Provider.
  • DNN SAML SSO - Search module in DNN
  • You have finished with the Installation of the authentication provider on your DNN site.
  • 2. Setup miniOrange as Identity Provider

    • Select your identity provider miniOrange from the list shown below.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - Search Module
    • There are two ways detailed below with which you can get the SAML SP metadata to configure onto your identity provider end.
    • A] Using SAML metadata URL or metadata file:
      • Under Service Provider Settings, you can find the metadata URL as well as the option to download the SAML metadata.
      • Copy metadata URL or download the metadata file to configure the same on your identity provider end.
      • You may refer to the screenshot below:
      • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - Copy Downloaded Metadata
      B] Uploading metadata manually:
      • Under the Service Provider Settings section, you can manually copy the service provider metadata like Base URL, SP Entity ID, ACS URL and share it with your identity provider for configuration.
      • You may refer to the screenshot below:
      • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - Manual Metadata
    • Go to miniOrange Admin console https://login.xecurify.com/moas/login and login with your miniOrange credentials.
    • From the left menu, click on the Apps tab.
    • In the right upper corner, select Add Application.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Choose the Application type as SAML/WS-FED.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Search for Custom SAML App.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Fill in the metadata details in the textboxes below manually or you can Import SP Metadata.
    • Custom Application Name App name you like to provide.
      SP Entity ID or Issuer Enter SP Entity ID / Issuer from Service Provider Info tab of the plugin
      ACS URL Enter ACS (Assertion Consumer Service) URL from Service Provider Info tab of the plugin
      Single Logout URL Enter Single Logout URL from Service Provider Info tab of the plugin
    • Click on Save to add the App.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Under the Login Policy, select the Default from the Group Name dropdown.
    • Enter Policy Name you would like to provide.
    • Select Password from the Login Method dropdown.
    • Click on Save.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Navigate to the Apps in the left menu.
    • Click on the metadata link against your app.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange
    • Download the Metadata XML File or note down the given information and keep it handy to configure the Service Provider
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange SSO Login miniorange

      You have successfully configured miniOrange as SAML IdP (Identity Provider) for achieving miniOrange SSO login into your DNN Site.

    3. Configure DotNetNuke SAML Authentication Provider as Service Provider

    • For configuring application in the authentication provider, click on the Add new IdP button in the Identity Provider Settings tab.
    • DNN SAML SSO - Select identity provider

    There are two ways detailed below with which you can configure your SAML identity provider metadata in the authentication provider.

    A] Upload metadata using the Upload IDP Metadata button:
    • If your identity provider has provided you with the metadata URL or metadata file (.xml format only), then you can simply configure the identity provider metadata in the authentication provider using the Upload IDP Metadata option.
    • You may refer to the screenshot below:
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - Upload Metadata Manually
    • You can choose any one of the options according to the metadata format you have available.
    B] Configure the identity provider metadata manually:
    • After configuring your Identity Provider, it will provide you with IDP Entity ID, IDP Single Sign On URL and SAML X509 Certificate fields respectively.
    • Click Update to save your IDP details.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - Upload Metadata

    4. Testing SAML SSO

    • Click the Test Configuration button to verify if you have configured the plugin correctly.
    • On successful configuration, you will get Attribute Name and Attribute Values in the Test Configuration window.
    • DNN SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) using miniOrange as IDP - miniOrange test result

    You can even configure the ASP.NET SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) module with any identity provider such as ADFS, Azure AD, Bitium, centrify, G Suite, JBoss Keycloak, Okta, OneLogin, Salesforce, AWS Cognito, OpenAM, Oracle, PingFederate, PingOne, RSA SecureID, Shibboleth-2, Shibboleth-3, SimpleSAML, WSO2 or even with your own custom identity provider. To check other identity providers, click here.

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Need Help?

Not able to find your identity provider? Mail us on dnnsupport@xecurify.com and we'll help you set up SSO with your IDP and for quick guidance (via email/meeting) on your requirement and our team will help you to select the best suitable solution/plan as per your requirement.

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