Daniel Bachhuber

Chris Reynolds

John Spellman

Pantheon Systems

Josh Koenig

Anais Pantheor

SAML authentication for WordPress, using the bundled OneLogin SAML library or optionally installed <a href="https://simplesamlphp.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">SimpleSAMLphp</a>. OneLogin provides a SAML authentication bridge; SimpleSAMLphp provides SAML plus a variety of other authentication mechanisms. This plugin acts as a bridge between WordPress and the authentication library.
If your organization uses Google Apps, <a href="https://pantheon.io/docs/wordpress-google-sso/" rel="nofollow ugc">integrating Google Apps with WP SAML Auth</a> takes just a few steps.
The standard user flow looks like this:
<ul>
<li>User can log in via SAML using a button added to the standard WordPress login view.</li>
<li>When the button is clicked, the user is handed off to the authentication library. With OneLogin, the user is redirected to the SAML identity provider. With SimpleSAMLphp, the user is redirected to the SimpleSAMLphp install.</li>
<li>Once the user is authenticated with the identity provider, they’re redirected back to WordPress and signed in to their account. A new WordPress user will be created if none exists (although this behavior can be disabled).</li>
<li>When the user logs out of WordPress, they are also logged out of the identity provider.</li>
</ul>
A set of configuration options allow you to change the plugin’s default behavior. For instance, <code>permit_wp_login=>false</code> will force all authentication to go through the SAML identity provider, bypassing <code>wp-login.php</code>. Similiarly, <code>auto_provision=>false</code> will disable automatic creation of new WordPress users.
See installation instructions for full configuration details.
<h3>Installing SimpleSAMLphp</h3>
The plugin supports both SimpleSAMLphp v1.x and v2.x. The autoloader is automatically detected:
SimpleSAMLphp v2.x uses <code>vendor/autoload.php</code> 
SimpleSAMLphp v1.x uses <code>lib/_autoload.php</code>
<h4>Default Search Paths</h4>
The plugin automatically searches for SimpleSAMLphp in these locations: 
* <code>ABSPATH . 'simplesaml'</code> 
* <code>ABSPATH . 'private/simplesamlphp'</code> 
* <code>ABSPATH . 'simplesamlphp'</code> 
* <code>ABSPATH . 'vendor/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp'</code> (Composer installation) 
* <code>plugin_dir_path . 'simplesamlphp'</code>
For each path, the plugin checks for both <code>vendor/autoload.php</code> (v2.x) and <code>lib/_autoload.php</code> (v1.x).
This means Composer installations work automatically! If you run <code>composer require simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp</code> in your site root, the plugin will find it without any additional configuration.
<h4>Composer Installation (Advanced)</h4>
If you install SimpleSAMLphp via Composer to a custom location (not the standard <code>vendor/simplesamlphp/simplesamlphp</code>), you can specify the autoloader path:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'wp_saml_auth_option', function( $value, $option_name ) {
 if ( 'simplesamlphp_autoload' === $option_name ) {
 // Point to your custom Composer vendor autoloader
 return '/custom/path/vendor/autoload.php';
 }
 return $value;
}, 10, 2 );
</code></pre>
<h4>Custom Installation Paths</h4>
If SimpleSAMLphp is installed in a non-default location, you can set custom search paths with the <code>wp_saml_auth_simplesamlphp_path_array</code> filter:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'wp_saml_auth_simplesamlphp_path_array', function( $simplesamlphp_path_array ) {
 // Override default paths with custom paths
 return [ '/custom/path/to/simplesamlphp' ];
} );
</code></pre>
Or define an explicit autoloader path with the <code>wp_saml_auth_ssp_autoloader</code> filter:
<pre><code>add_filter( 'wp_saml_auth_ssp_autoloader', function( $ssp_autoloader ) {
 return ABSPATH . 'path/to/simplesamlphp/vendor/autoload.php';
} );<h3>WP-CLI Commands</h3>
</code></pre>
This plugin implements a variety of <a href="https://wp-cli.org" rel="nofollow ugc">WP-CLI</a> commands. All commands are grouped into the <code>wp saml-auth</code> namespace.
<pre><code>$ wp help saml-auth

NAME

 wp saml-auth

DESCRIPTION

 Configure and manage the WP SAML Auth plugin.

SYNOPSIS

 wp saml-auth <command>

SUBCOMMANDS

 scaffold-config Scaffold a configuration filter to customize WP SAML Auth usage.
</code></pre>
Use <code>wp help saml-auth <command></code> to learn more about each command.
Note: The <code>scaffold-config</code> command generates a configuration function with default values. The <code>simplesamlphp_autoload</code> option is not included in the scaffolded output because the plugin auto-detects SimpleSAMLphp installations. Only add this option manually if SimpleSAMLphp is in a non-standard location.
<h3>Contributing</h3>
See <a href="https://github.com/pantheon-systems/wp-saml-auth/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md" rel="nofollow ugc">CONTRIBUTING.md</a> for information on contributing.

WP SAML Auth

Airton Vancin Junior

SSO JumpCloud – Enterprise SAML & SCIM is a powerful Enterprise-ready plugin that effortlessly connects your WordPress site with JumpCloud using SAML 2.0.
Designed for security-conscious organizations, it provides seamless single sign-on (SSO), automated user provisioning, and advanced role mapping. With our newly released Enterprise Premium Edition, you can now manage complex access requirements and maintain detailed audit trails.
Key Features: 
* Easy Setup: Connect to JumpCloud in minutes using Entity ID, SSO URL, and Certificate. 
* Automatic User Creation: New users from JumpCloud are automatically created in WordPress upon their first login. 
* Secure Authentication: Uses verified SAML 2.0 protocols to ensure your data stays safe. 
* Developer Friendly: Clean code, hooks for customization, and minimalist design.
<h3>Premium Features</h3>
Unlock the full power of your enterprise identity management with: 
* Group-Based Access Control: Restrict login access to specific JumpCloud groups. 
* Role-Based Redirects: Define custom landing pages for different user roles. 
* Automated Role Mapping: Dynamically assign WordPress roles based on JumpCloud groups. 
* Comprehensive Audit Logs: Track every SSO login attempt with detailed metadata. 
* Enterprise Support: Priority assistance for complex deployments.
<h3>Premium Subscription</h3>
The Premium features are available via a monthly or annual subscription.
How to Activate: 
1. Go to the Premium Features tab in the plugin settings. 
2. If you don’t have a subscription yet, use the secure Stripe pricing table to subscribe. 
3. Once subscribed, simply click the “Check Subscription Status” button. 
4. The plugin will automatically verify your subscription using your administrator email and activate all premium features instantly. 
5. You can manage your subscription at any time via the Stripe Customer Portal link provided in the same tab.
<h3>Installation & Setup Guide</h3>
Configuring Enterprise SSO and Provisioning requires a few steps in both JumpCloud and WordPress. Follow this guide for a flawless setup.
<h3>Part 1: JumpCloud Configuration (SAML 2.0)</h3>
<ol>
<li>Log in to your JumpCloud Admin Portal.</li>
<li>Navigate to SSO Applications and click “+” to add a new application.</li>
<li>Search for SAML 2.0 and select Custom SAML App.</li>
<li>In the General Info tab, name it “WordPress SSO”.</li>
<li>In the SSO tab, enter the following (copy these from your WordPress Plugin settings):
<ul>
<li>IdP Entity ID: Your unique ID (e.g., <code>wp-sso-your-site</code>).</li>
<li>SP Entity ID: Copy from Plugin (usually your Site URL).</li>
<li>ACS URL: Copy from Plugin (usually <code>https://your-site.com/?jumpssco_acs</code>).</li>
<li>SAMLSubject NameID: Default to <code>email</code>.</li>
<li>SAMLSubject NameID Format: <code>urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:1.1:nameid-format:emailAddress</code>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>In Attributes, add:
<ul>
<li><code>email</code> -> <code>email</code></li>
<li><code>firstname</code> -> <code>firstname</code></li>
<li><code>lastname</code> -> <code>lastname</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click save and then export Metadata or copy the SSO URL, Entity ID, and download the IDP Certificate.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Part 2: WordPress Plugin Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and Activate the plugin.</li>
<li>Go to Settings > SSO JumpCloud.</li>
<li>In the General tab, paste the IDP Entity ID, IDP SSO URL, and the X.509 Certificate obtained from JumpCloud.</li>
<li>Click Save Settings.</li>
<li>Use the “Test Configuration” button to ensure the connection is established.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Part 3: SCIM Provisioning (Enterprise Feature)</h3>
Note: Requires an active Enterprise Premium subscription. 
1. In the plugin settings, go to the SCIM Provisioning tab. 
2. Toggle “Enable SCIM Provisioning” to ON. 
3. Copy the SCIM Base URL and the Bearer Token. 
4. In JumpCloud, go to your Application’s Identity Management tab. 
5. Select SCIM 2.0. 
6. Paste the Base URL and Bearer Token. 
7. Test the connection in JumpCloud and click Activate.
<h3>Part 4: Final Testing</h3>
<ul>
<li>Open an Incognito/Private browser window.</li>
<li>Go to your WordPress login page.</li>
<li>Click the “Login with JumpCloud” button.</li>
<li>If successful, you will be authenticated and redirected to your dashboard!</li>
</ul>

SSO JumpCloud – Enterprise SAML & SCIM

Securely connect WordPress with JumpCloud for Enterprise SSO via SAML 2.0 and automated user provisioning via SCIM.

WP SAML Auth vs SSO JumpCloud – Enterprise SAML & SCIM