# 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<br/>• Recommended for individual user | 1. Visit Netdata Cloud<br/>2. Enter email address<br/>3. Follow verification process<br/>4. Set up password (new accounts) | | Google OAuth | • Authentication using Google account credentials<br/>• 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 | | GitHub OAuth | • Authentication using GitHub account credentials<br/>• 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 | | 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) | > **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).