Guidance for Atlas Authorization and Authentication

Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user. Atlas requires all users to authenticate themselves in order to determine their access. Authorization is the process of assigning permissions to an authenticated user.

For Authentication, Atlas provides robust authentication mechanisms that seamlessly integrate with your existing identity systems, providing secure access to the UI, database, and APIs.

For Authorization, Atlas provides Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) to govern access to Atlas. You must grant a user one or more roles that determine the user's access to database resources and operations. Outside of role assignments, the user has no access to the system.