Enabling authentication in ArangoDB involves configuring authentication methods and user accounts to control access to the database. Here's how you can enable authentication in ArangoDB:
Edit Configuration File :
* Open the ArangoDB configuration file (arangod.conf) using a text editor.
* Locate the authentication section in the configuration file.
Configure Authentication Methods :
* Specify the authentication method(s) you want to use. ArangoDB supports various authentication methods, including:
* Basic Authentication : Username/password authentication over HTTP.
* JWT Authentication : JSON Web Token-based authentication for stateless authentication.
* LDAP Authentication : Integration with LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) for centralized user authentication.
* OAuth2 Authentication : Integration with OAuth2 authentication providers for authentication and authorization.
* External Authentication : Custom authentication plugins for external authentication providers.
* Uncomment or add the appropriate authentication method(s) in the configuration file and configure the settings accordingly.
Restart ArangoDB :
* Save the changes to the configuration file.
* Restart the ArangoDB server to apply the new authentication settings.
Create User Accounts :
* Once authentication is enabled, you need to create user accounts to control access to the database.
* Use the ArangoDB web interface or ArangoShell (command-line interface) to create user accounts with specific roles and permissions.
* Specify the authentication method (e.g., basic, JWT) when creating user accounts and provide the necessary credentials.
Test Authentication :
* Test the authentication setup by attempting to connect to the ArangoDB server using a client application or tool.
* Provide the credentials of a user account created in step 4 and verify that you can authenticate successfully and access the database.
Secure Communication :
* If you're using authentication over HTTP (e.g., basic authentication), consider enabling HTTPS (SSL/TLS) to secure communication between clients and the ArangoDB server.
* Configure SSL/TLS certificates in the ArangoDB configuration file to enable encrypted communication.
