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Is it possible to fetch user data from social logins and update it in Joomla using the Custom API plugin


Yes, it is possible to fetch user data from social logins and update it in Joomla using the Custom API plugin. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:

1. Configure Social Login Plugin1. Install and configure a social login plugin like Social Login by miniOrange[2][4]. This plugin allows users to log in and register using various social media platforms.
2. Set up the social login providers (e.g., Facebook, Google, Twitter) and configure the plugin to fetch the necessary user data (e.g., username, email, profile picture).

2. Create a Custom API Endpoint1. Install and activate the Custom API for Joomla plugin[3].
2. Create a new custom API endpoint using the plugin's GUI.
3. Configure the endpoint to fetch the necessary user data from the social login plugin.
4. Optionally, add filters and conditions to the API endpoint to customize the data retrieval.

3. Integrate Social Login with Custom API1. When a user initiates a social login, the social login plugin should make a POST request to the custom API endpoint you created earlier.
2. The custom API endpoint should handle the social login request, authenticate the user, and return the necessary user data in the API response.
3. Use the data from the API response to update the user's data in Joomla.

4. Update User Data in Joomla1. Use the Joomla API or a custom plugin to update the user's data in Joomla based on the data received from the social login plugin.
2. Ensure that the user data is updated correctly and consistently across all relevant tables in the Joomla database.

By following these steps, you can integrate social logins with Joomla using the Custom API plugin, allowing you to fetch and update user data seamlessly.

Citations:
[1] https://www.virtueplanet.com/extensions/vp-advanced-user
[2] https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/social-login-by-miniorange/
[3] https://extensions.joomla.org/extension/custom-api-for-joomla/
[4] https://plugins.miniorange.com/social-login-for-joomla
[5] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16482752/how-does-joomla-load-user-data-in-login-when-ive-disabled-its-authentication-p