Sign-In with Outlook Add-On Integration in Mewayz
The Sign in with Outlook Add-On offers a convenient and secure authentication method, allowing users to log in using their Outlook credentials.
Introduction
The Sign in with Outlook Add-On offers a convenient and secure authentication method, allowing users to log in using their Outlook credentials. This integration streamlines the sign-in process, removing the need for separate passwords, and leverages Microsoft’s trusted security infrastructure to safeguard user data. By adding this Add-On, businesses can enhance accessibility for users who primarily use Outlook, thereby improving user experience and retention. This documentation provides a detailed guide for implementing and customizing the Sign-In with Outlook Add-On, ensuring a smooth and effective integration that suits your specific needs.
How To Install the Sign-In With Outlook Add-On?
To Set Up the Sign-In with Outlook Add-On, you can follow this link: Setup Add-On.
How To Use The Sign-In With Outlook Add-On?
After the super admin enables the Add-On, the end users can easily access and use the Add-On.
- After the purchase process, log in to your super admin account and navigate to the settings page in the sidebar.
- In the settings, find and click on the Sign-In With Outlook Settings.
- Enter the Outlook Client ID and client secret and then click on the save changes button.
- Once these credentials are entered, the end users will be able to sign in to your store using their Microsoft accounts.
- The image that you upload on the super admin side will be visible on the login and register page in the Sign-In With Outlook button.
- To generate the credentials, you can follow these steps:
Steps to Generate Credentials:
1. Register your application in Microsoft Entra ID:
- Sign in to the Azure portal.
- Search for and select “Microsoft Entra ID”.
- In the Manage section, choose “App registrations”.
- Click “New registration”.
- Provide a name for your application.
- Choose the appropriate account type.
- Select the redirect URI type (e.g., Web, Native app).
- Click “Register”.
- You need to copy the callback URL from settings and paste it while setting up the credentials.
2. Get Application ID and Client Secret:
- After registration, you’ll find your Application (client) ID in the “Overview” section of your app registration.
- To generate a client secret:
- Go to “Certificates & secrets” in the Manage section of your app registration.
- Click “New client secret”.
- Provide a description and choose an expiration date.
- Copy the generated client secret value and store it securely (it will only be visible once).
- For the Outlook Client ID, use the Application (client) ID obtained from Microsoft, and for the Outlook Client Secret, use the client secret value generated during the setup process.
- To know more about this integration, you can follow this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/healthcare-apis/register-application
- Once you add the credentials and activate the Sign-in with Outlook Add-On, an Outlook login button will appear on your register and login pages. By clicking it, the end users can easily log in to your store using their Outlook credentials.