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# Authentication and authorization

This guide covers authentication, authorization, and delegated administration.

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#### [Authentication](authentication.html)

Authenticate users securely.

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#### [Authorization & roles](authorization-and-roles.html)

The authorization configuration grants rights to users based on their roles.

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#### [Delegated administration](delegated-admin.html)

Use privileges to give fine-grained administrative access to specific users.