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Pinniped - Simplify user authentication for any Kubernetes cluster: log in once and you’re done.

Pinniped delivers a consistent Kubernetes user authentication experience while prioritizing security, interoperability and low-effort management at scale.

Simple

Install and integrate with nearly any cluster in one step

Frictionless

Log in once to safely access many clusters

Seamless

Leverage first class integration with Kubernetes and kubectl CLI

Introduction to Pinniped

Learn how Pinniped provides identity services to Kubernetes

How do you use Pinniped?

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Use Cases

Cluster Administration

Easily plug in external IDPs into Kubernetes clusters while offering a simple install and configuration experience. Leverage first class integration with Kubernetes and kubectl CLI.

Seamless Authentication

Give users a consistent, unified login experience across all your clusters, including on-premises and managed cloud environments.

Security for Enterprises & Teams Alike

Securely integrate with an enterprise IDP using standard protocols or use secure, externally-managed identities instead of relying on simple, shared credentials.

The Pinniped Project Team:

Matt Moyer

Engineer

Andrew Keesler

Engineer

Ryan Richard

Engineer

Mo Khan

Engineer

Pablo Schuhmacher

Product Manager

Contributing:

The Pinniped project team welcomes contributions from the community, please see our contributor’s guide for more information.

Getting started

To help you get started, see the documentation.