SSO for JSM Customers using GitHub as OAuth Provider



Our SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers app offers the functionality to seamlessly integrate OAuth/OpenID Single Sign-On into the JSM customer portal, ensuring compatibility with all OAuth/OpenID Providers. This guide will outline the steps for configuring SSO between the JSM customer portal and your OAuth/OpenID Provider. By following these instructions, customers will undergo authentication via your OAuth/OpenID Provider prior to accessing the JSM customer portal. This integration facilitates a smooth customer experience while also mitigating spam ticket.


Download And Installation

  • Log into your Jira instance as an admin.
  • Navigate to the settings and Click on Apps.
  • Locate SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers.
  • Click on free trial to begin a new trial SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers.
  • On menu bar click on Apps. Locate SAML/OAuth SSO for JSM Customers .

Step 1: Setup GitHub as OAuth Provider

  • Login to GitHub : Go to Github Developer and login with your account. Click on settings.
  • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitHub SSO Login Setup GitHub
  • Select Developer Settings.
  • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitHub SSO Login Developer settings
  • Create App : Select OAuth Apps and click on Register a new application button.
  • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitHub SSO Login Create App
  • Enter app credentials : Enter app name, plugin homepage URL. Copy callback URL from the plugin and paste it under Authorized callback URL field.
  • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitHub SSO Login Enter app credentials
  • Copy Client ID and Client Secret.
  • OAuth/OpenID/OIDC Single Sign On (SSO), GitHub SSO Login Client ID
  • This step is optional. Follow this step if the email is returned as null while further configuring the plugin. Go to profile and set public email.
  • If Public Email field is disabled, go to Emails and uncheck the option Keep my email addresses private.
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Step 2: Setup JSM as OAuth Client

  • Go to the Manage Apps -> click Getting started under SSO Integration with Helpdesk then click on the Add New Identity Provider.
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  • Select OAuth/OIDC and click on the next button.
  • SSO for JSM Customers using GitHub as OAuth Provider | select protocol
  • Select GitHub from the Selected Application dropdown menu.
  • Enter copied Client ID, Client Secret in the plugin.
  • Configure Scope as “user”.
  • Click on Save button and then test connection for verifying the entered details.
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Step 3: User Attribute Mapping

  • Once you see all the values in Test connection, go to User Attribute Mapping. Map attributes like Email, firstname, lastname, etc. Click on Save.
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Step 4: Integrate Atlassian HelpDesk with JSM SSO

  • Navigate to the Jira Configuration tab. Click on the Configure API Token and configure the Service Account API token with the email.
  • It is necessary to have admin permissions for the service account.
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  • After successful configuration of API token all the service desk projects with respective links will be displayed. These substituted links will be used by customers for accessing particular projects with SSO.
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  • Copy any of the substitute links you see for your portals and try accessing it in a private browser window. You would be automatically redirected to your Identity Provider for authentication and would be allowed access to the portal only after successful authentication.





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