Authentication & Authorization
Learn how to authenticate with Netdata Cloud and manage team member permissions through role-based authorization.
Authentication
| Method | Description | Setup Process |
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| • Standard email and password authentication • Recommended for individual users |
1. Visit Netdata Cloud 2. Enter email address 3. Follow verification process 4. Set up password (new accounts) |
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| Google OAuth | • Authentication using Google account credentials • Your account will be linked to your Google email address |
1. Visit Netdata Cloud 2. Click Google sign-in 3. Complete Google authentication flow |
| GitHub OAuth | • Authentication using GitHub account credentials • Your account will be linked to your GitHub email address |
1. Visit Netdata Cloud 2. Click GitHub sign-in 3. Complete GitHub authentication flow |
| Enterprise SSO | • Advanced authentication for organizations using identity providers • Features: - Identity provider integration - Centralized management - Enhanced security - Audit logging |
See Enterprise SSO documentation |
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When using OAuth, your Netdata Cloud account will be automatically associated with the email address provided by the OAuth provider. Ensure you have access to this email address.
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Authorization
Once logged in, you can manage role-based access in your Space to give each team member the appropriate role. For more information, see Role-Based Access model.