Does Webflow offer a feature that allows users to sign up for a membership website using their Gmail without going through the account creation process?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow offers a feature called Single Sign-On (SSO) that allows users to sign up for a membership website using their Gmail account without going through the traditional account creation process. SSO simplifies the registration process by eliminating the need for users to create a new account and remember yet another set of login credentials.

Here's how you can set up SSO with Gmail on a Webflow membership website:

  1. Enable Gmail API: To use Gmail as an SSO provider, you need to enable the Gmail API in your Google Cloud Console. Create a new project, enable the Gmail API, and generate API credentials (client ID and client secret).

  2. Create an OAuth2 Credential: In your Webflow project settings, navigate to the "Members" tab and select "External Providers." Click on "Add Provider" and choose "OAuth2." Provide a name for the provider (e.g., "Gmail"), and enter the client ID and client secret from the Google Cloud Console. Set the authorization URL to https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth and the token URL to https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token.

  3. Configure Redirects: In the OAuth2 settings of your Webflow Memberships settings, add the authorized redirect URL as https://your-website.com/api/foxy-cms/v1/complete_oauth. Replace your-website.com with your actual website URL.

  4. Customize the Sign-up Flow: In your Webflow project designer, navigate to the membership flow (login, sign-up, or profile pages) and add a button or link labeled "Sign up with Gmail" or something similar. Link this UI element to the OAuth2 provider you created.

Once you've completed these steps, users visiting your membership website will have the option to sign up using their Gmail account. When they click the "Sign up with Gmail" button, they'll be redirected to the Gmail login page. After successful authentication, they'll be redirected back to your website, logged in as a member.

By offering this quick and convenient signup method, you can enhance the user experience and encourage more people to join your membership website.

Additional questions:

  1. How do I set up Single Sign-On (SSO) with Webflow and Google?
  2. Can Webflow integrate with other OAuth2 providers for SSO?
  3. What are the benefits of using the SSO feature in Webflow for membership websites?