Authentication & Authorization

This documentation covers the authentication methods available in Netdata Cloud and explains how authorization controls access and permissions for team members.

Authentication

Method	Description	Setup Process
Email	• Standard email and password authentications • Recommended for individual user	1. Visit Netdata Cloud 2. Enter email address 3. Follow verification process 4. Set up password (new accounts)
Google OAuth	• Authentication using Google account credentials • 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 • 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

Important: 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.

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.