Github as Your Sign In Option

Easily add Github Sign In to your app with Scalekit

Overview

Scalekit enables apps to easily let users sign in using Github as their social connector. This guide walks you through the process of setting up the connection between Scalekit and Github, and using the Scalekit SDK to add "Sign in with Github" to your application.

A diagram showing "Your Application" connecting to "Scalekit" via OpenID Connect, which links to Github using OAuth 2.0.

By the end of this guide, you will be able to:

1. Set up an OAuth 2.0 connection between Scalekit and Github
2. Scalekit SDK to add "Sign in with Github" to your application

Connect Github with Scalekit

Navigate to Social Login settings

Open your Scalekit dashboard and navigate to Social Login under the Authentication section.

Scalekit dashboard showcasing social login setup with various platform integration options.

Add a new Github connection

Click the "+ Add Connection" button and select Github from the list of available options.

Add social login connections: Github

Configure OAuth settings

The OAuth Configuration details page helps you set up the connection:

• Note the Redirect URI provided for your app. You'll use this URL to register with Github.
• Client ID and Client Secret are generated by Github when you register an OAuth App. They enable Scalekit to authenticate your app and establish trust with Github.

Github OAuth configuration in Scalekit, showing redirect URI, client credentials, and scopes for social login setup.

Set up Github OAuth 2.0

Github lets you set up OAuth through the Mircosoft Identity Platform. Follow Github's instructions to set up OAuth 2.0.

• Use the Redirect URI from Scalekit as the Redirect URI in Github's setup
• Copy the generated Client ID and Client Secret into the Scalekit Dashboard

After completing the setup, click "Save Changes" in Scalekit for the changes to take effect.

Github OAuth configuration for social login, showing redirect URI, client ID, and scopes for authentication.

Test the Connection

Click the "Test Connection" button in Scalekit. You will be redirected to the Github Consent screen to authorize access. A summary table will show the information that will be sent to your app.

Test connection success, showing the consent screen and summary table.

Next steps

Once the connection is set up, refer to our Quickstart guide to learn how to integrate this connection into your app using the Scalekit SDK.