# 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](/docs/netdata-cloud/authentication-and-authorization/enterprise-sso-authentication.md) |
> **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](/docs/netdata-cloud/authentication-and-authorization/role-based-access-model.md).