Shibboleth is a WordPress plugin designed to enhance security and user management by integrating with existing identity management systems. This free tool allows WordPress sites to redirect standard login requests to a configured Shibboleth Identity Provider or Discovery Service, facilitating seamless authentication. Upon successful login, the plugin automatically provisions a new WordPress account if it does not already exist, ensuring a smooth user experience.

In addition to account provisioning, Shibboleth synchronizes user attributes such as username, first name, last name, display name, nickname, and email address with the enterprise’s system each time a user logs in. The plugin also allows for dynamic role assignment based on Shibboleth attributes, enabling site administrators to customize user roles such as editor or contributor based on their eduPersonAffiliation. This functionality enhances access control and user management on WordPress sites.