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How do I get my access token in Moodle?

Jeremy Anderson

How do I get my access token in Moodle?

Your client can call the script located in /login/token….The required parameters are:

  1. username.
  2. password.
  3. service shortname – The service shortname is usually hardcoded in the pre-build service (db/service. php files). Moodle administrator will be able to edit shortnames for service created on the fly: MDL-29807.

How do I enable oauth2 in Moodle?

Login

  1. Create the OAuth 2 Service using the administration page at “Site administration -> Server -> OAuth 2 Services”.
  2. Register a new application with the OAuth 2 Service provider.
  3. Enter the Client ID and Secret into the configuration page for the OAuth 2 service in Moodle.
  4. Enable the OAuth 2 Authentication module.

Does Moodle support OAuth?

Moodle 3.3 adds support for OAuth 2 services (or “Issuers”), which can be used by any plugin to provide authenticated access to external services either as the current user, or using a system account.

What is issuer in oauth2?

The issuer identifier is used to prevent authorization server mix-up attacks, as described in “OAuth 2.0 Mix-Up Mitigation”. authorization_endpoint. URL of the authorization server’s authorization endpoint [RFC6749]. This is REQUIRED unless no grant types are supported that use the authorization endpoint. …

How do I enable SSO in Moodle?

Follow the Step-by-Step Guide given below for Moodle Single Sign-On (SSO)

  1. Download the plugin from moodle plugins directory and Install it in Moodle.
  2. Configure Moodle in miniOrange.
  3. Go to Role/Attribute Mapping Tab And fill in all the fields.
  4. Configure Single Sign-On Settings.
  5. Test SSO Configuration.

How do I enable Web services in Moodle?

  1. Access Administration > Site administration > Advanced features.
  2. Check ‘Enable web services’ then click ‘Save Changes’

How does OAuth 2.0 authentication work?

It works by delegating user authentication to the service that hosts a user account and authorizing third-party applications to access that user account. OAuth 2 provides authorization flows for web and desktop applications, as well as mobile devices.

Why we use OAuth 2.0 authorization?

The OAuth 2.0 authorization framework is a protocol that allows a user to grant a third-party web site or application access to the user’s protected resources, without necessarily revealing their long-term credentials or even their identity.

Does Moodle have SSO?

You can use adaptive authentication with Moodle Single Sign-On (SSO) to improve the security and functionality of Single Sign-On.

What is Moodle SSO?

Moodle SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) plugin enables secure login into Moodle using your SAML-compliant Identity Provider (IDP).

How do I enable mobile Web services in Moodle?

Moodle comes with a built-in web service designed for mobile applications….A site administrator first must enable mobile web services:

  1. In Administration > Site administration > Mobile app > Mobile settings.
  2. Check “Enable web services for mobile devices” and then.
  3. Click Save.

How do I access Site administration in Moodle?

The site administration block is seen on the home page of the Moodle site by administrators. This block was reorganized in Moodle 1.7. The page index will guide you to the sub categories under each of the major headings. In Moodle 2.0 the site administration settings are show as expandable links in the Settings block.

What happens if a token cannot be refreshed in Moodle?

If for any reason the token cannot be refreshed, e.g. if the authorization expires, all Moodle administrators will be notified. If an admin user does not wish to receive these notifications, it can be set up on the Notification preferences page. The notification option to deactivate is Important errors with the site .

What is the OAuth 2 API in Moodle?

Moodle 3.3 The OAuth 2 API is a set of classes that provide OAuth 2 functionality for integrating with remote systems. They exist in the folder /lib/classes/oauth2/ and there are a few concepts to be aware of.

What are the endpoints required for user authentication in Moodle?

Define the issuer’s endpoints, i.e. the URLs that Moodle will connect to. The following endpoints are mandatory for user authentication: authorization_endpoint, token_endpoint and userinfo_endpoint. (Example image below).

How do I set up Open ID connect with Moodle?

If the service you are setting up is Open ID Connect compliant, you will only have to enter the base url for the service, and Moodle will discover all the other information required by requesting the “discovery document” which is expected to exist at /.well-known/openid-configuration.