Administrator Manual
Enabling External Authentications

The user login has been designed to allow multiple login methods. In addition to the classic authentication form inside HSNM based on data filled in by users, you have the ability authentication using exteThe user login has been designed to allow multiple login methods. In addition to the classic authentication form inside HSNM based on data filled in by users, you have the ability authentication using external applications through external applications Social, OAuth, LDAP, etc. and ensuring new users to register in a few steps, without having another username and password to remember, and then to improve their social experience.
In addition to registration, users are allowed to press “like” on Facebook or “Follow” on Twitter/Google+ to a certain “Social” page in order to keep it updated on changes and constantly with new information, promotions, news, etc.
As to allow this method, you need to perform some configuration steps first. Often, and in particular on social networks, the first step is to create a social application that allows you to login and then to create a page that contains information to share with users. Every social network has its own procedure to create an application. The main procedures will be analysed below in details and by type.

The procedures may change at any time from the social network and therefore they are described according to the active versions during the writing of this manual.

Authentication with social networks requires HTTPS connections. Even if it is not mandatory, we suggest you to enable HTTPS in your HSNM by installing a certificate in the “ System Settings” section.