Overview

This module facilitates the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) using LinkedIn as the Identity Provider (IDP). Along with LinkedIn SSO, this module offers functionalities that can be utilised to perform operations related to LinkedIn posts and sharing.

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LinkedIn Connector

Linkedin-Connector

This module facilitates the implementation of Single Sign-On (SSO) using LinkedIn as the Identity Provider (IDP). Along with LinkedIn SSO, this module offers functionalities that can be utilised to perform operations related to LinkedIn posts and sharing.

Dependencies

  • Studio pro version 9.12.8 or higher versions
  • Encryption
  • OIDC Module
  • Community Commons
  • Nanoflow Commons

Configuration

  • LinkedIn Developer portal

    • Log in to the LinkedIn developers’ site at http://surl.li/khleq

    • Click Create App and complete the entire information.

    • Specify your company name or create a new company page. Click Create App.

    • The App Settings is displayed. Complete the company verification process.

    • Add the below list of the Products in product tab.

      • Share on LinkedIn.

      • Sign in with LinkedIn.

      • Sign in with LinkedIn v2.

    • Select the Auth tab. In Oauth 2.0 settings add Mendix application Redirect URL.

    • Generate access token with(email, openid, profile, r_emailaddress, r_liteprofile, w_member_social)all permissions. And store that token in Mendix as Constant.

    • To create a token manually, you can visit the following URL: http://surl.li/khlif

    • Check auth tab, the OAuth 2.0 scopes all are added.

  • OIDC

    • Add an Encryption key with 32 charaters.

    • Create new page and call OIDC.Snip_Configuration snippet. Set page visibility to admin.

    • Add that page in navigation. Login as admin and create new OIDC configuration.

    • Enter your Client ID, Client Secret key and add below Endpoits/URLs in respective fields as shown below.

      • # authorization_endpoint:   "https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/authorization"

      • # token_endpoint:   "https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/v2/accessToken"

      • # userinfo_endpoint:   "https://api.linkedin.com/v2/userinfo"

      • #   jwks_uri:  "https://www.linkedin.com/oauth/openid/jwks"

      • # issuer   ”https://www.linkedin.com”

      • # Scopes:   email, openid, profile, r_emailaddress, r_liteprofile, w_member_social

  • LinkedIn connector

    • Enable anonymous user and set as guest user role.

    • Add Linkedin_Connector/SSO_Login_Page in navigationrole-based home page for guest user role.

    • Add Post_snippet in your required page, set visibility for user. And add that page in role-based home page for User.

    • Run the application. Use sign in with LinkedIn option. And start posts and share functionality.

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