> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bindplane.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bindplane.com/configuration/bindplane/authentication.md).

# Authentication

Bindplane must be configured to use LDAP, Active Directory, or another multi-user authentication mode. The default System authentication mode does not support multiple users.

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Single Sign-On (SSO) Authentication is only available on Bindplane Cloud. [Read more here​](broken://pages/I0GiHA3xd9AwaqTmWDoS)
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## Auth Types

[Overview of all types and their configuration](/configuration/bindplane.md#authentication-1)

* System (default)
* [Active Directory](/configuration/bindplane/authentication/active-directory-authentication.md)
* [OpenID Connect](/configuration/bindplane/authentication/openid-connect-authentication.md)

## Guides

* [Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)](broken://pages/8eitcar3hNEEkmCtzl6g)
* [Changing Bindplane Authentication Type](broken://pages/YmbLtjNN8p7qZDCjAGps)


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