| 1 | # Authentication & Authorization |
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| 3 | Learn how to authenticate with Netdata Cloud and manage team member permissions through role-based authorization. |
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| 5 | ## Authentication |
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| 7 | | Method | Description | Setup Process | |
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| 9 | | **Email** | • Standard email and password authentication<br/>• Recommended for individual users | 1. Visit Netdata Cloud<br/>2. Enter email address<br/>3. Follow verification process<br/>4. Set up password (new accounts) | |
| 10 | | **Google OAuth** | • Authentication using Google account credentials<br/>• Your account will be linked to your Google email address | 1. Visit Netdata Cloud<br/>2. Click Google sign-in<br/>3. Complete Google authentication flow | |
| 11 | | **GitHub OAuth** | • Authentication using GitHub account credentials<br/>• Your account will be linked to your GitHub email address | 1. Visit Netdata Cloud<br/>2. Click GitHub sign-in<br/>3. Complete GitHub authentication flow | |
| 12 | | **Enterprise SSO** | • Advanced authentication for organizations using identity providers<br/>• Features:<br/>  - Identity provider integration<br/>  - Centralized management<br/>  - Enhanced security<br/>  - Audit logging | See [Enterprise SSO documentation](/docs/netdata-cloud/authentication-and-authorization/enterprise-sso-authentication.md) | |
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| 14 | :::important |
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| 16 | 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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| 20 | ## Authorization |
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| 22 | 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](/docs/netdata-cloud/authentication-and-authorization/role-based-access-model.md). |