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Authentication for Redpanda in Kubernetes

Redpanda offers two methods to manage authentication in a Kubernetes environment. These options allow administrators to control user access and permissions, ensuring secure communication with the Redpanda cluster.

  • Configure Authentication for Redpanda in Kubernetes

    Use Helm values or the Redpanda resource manifest to enable authentication for Redpanda. This method provides a way to configure authentication during the initial deployment or updates to the cluster configuration.

  • Manage Users and ACLs with the Redpanda Operator

    Use the User resource to declaratively create and manage users and ACLs as part of a Redpanda deployment. Each User resource is mapped to a user in your Redpanda cluster. The user controller keeps the corresponding user in sync with the User resource.