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Authentication for Aiven Runtime applications

When you deploy an application, it's publicly accessible, meaning anyone who knows the application URL can access it. To restrict access, you can add identity providers to your application and grant access to specific users and groups.

You can use Aiven's own identity provider (IdP), Aiven Identity, or identity providers that are OpenID Connect (OIDC) compliant.

You can add one authentication method to an application.

Aiven Identity​

Aiven Identity is an integrated identity management system on the Aiven Platform that controls access based on the permissions granted to users and groups in your Aiven organization. It's a good option for granting access to your applications with minimal setup.

OpenID Connect (OIDC)​

You can add any OIDC compliant IdP to your Aiven Runtime applications, including: