Enable secure, seamless access for your developers—no code needed
🧩 What Is an Identity Provider in ROSA?
In a ROSA (Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS) cluster, an Identity Provider (IdP) allows users—like your developers—to log in using their existing accounts (Google, GitHub, LDAP, etc.) instead of sharing admin passwords.
It’s the gateway that makes login easy, secure, and manageable at scale.
🚀 Why Set It Up?
✅ Secure developer access
✅ No shared logins
✅ Faster onboarding
✅ Enable self-service project creation
✅ Reduce admin overhead
🔧 Identity Providers Supported by ROSA
You can choose from:
GitHub – For dev teams already using GitHub
Google – For companies using Google Workspace
LDAP / Microsoft Active Directory – For enterprise identity systems
OpenID Connect (OIDC) – For modern SSO setups
HTPasswd – For simple testing setups
📋 How to Configure (No Coding Needed)
Log in to Red Hat OpenShift Cluster Manager
Go to console.redhat.com, and navigate to your ROSA cluster.
Go to the Access Tab
Under your cluster settings, select the “Access” or “Identity Providers” section.
Click 'Add Identity Provider'
You’ll see options like GitHub, Google, LDAP, etc.
Fill in Basic Details
The console walks you through the steps. You’ll need information like:
Your organization name (for GitHub)
Client ID/secret (easily generated from your identity system)
Group or user mapping if needed
Save and Apply
Red Hat takes care of the backend. Once done, users can log in using the new method.
🙌 What Happens Next?
Now that users can log in:
Developers can access the cluster directly
They can create their own projects (namespaces)
They can deploy applications without admin support
All while your team keeps central control over what users can do.
🔒 Best Practices
Use group-based access (e.g., “dev-team”)
Don’t give all users admin rights—use roles like edit or view
Document login steps for your developers
Review and audit access regularly
✅ Summary
Configuring an Identity Provider in ROSA doesn’t require coding.
Through the web console, you can:
Secure access
Enable developer autonomy
Maintain control over your OpenShift environment
This is an essential step toward scaling your platform securely.
🔗 Need help or guidance?
Talk to your Red Hat partner or reach out to www.hawkstack.com
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