Social Login: Github App Setup

Overview

This document provides instructions on properly setting up a GitHub application so users can log in/register via Github on your site. You will need to purchase the social login extension if you want users to log in via GitHub.

Creating a new app

You need to create a GitHub app to allow users to log in to your site with their GitHub account. To create a new GitHub app, please do the following:

Go to the GitHub application management site: https://github.com/settings/applications/new
For first-timers, you must register a new application, click the button, and fill in the required information.

Enter the details for the application.

3. Do not forget to add a single Callback/Redirect URL( See screenshot below ):

https://yoursiteURL/login/?provider=github e.g. https://ultimatemember.com/login/?provider=github

4. Read and agree to the Developer Guidelines and click the “ Register Application” button

5. Go to Settings> Developer Settings> OAuth Apps and click on your App.

Client ID & Secret

On this page, you will find the Client ID (API key) and Client Secret (API secret). If no Client Secret is shown, you need to click the Generate a new client secret button.

You need to copy both Client ID and Client secrets and add them to your site on the Github tab on UM settings page.

Go to Ultimate Member > Settings > Extensions > Social Login > Github Social Connect.