diff --git a/docs/administration/authentication/google.md b/docs/administration/authentication/google.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..456f3a4570 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/administration/authentication/google.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# Google + +This guide explains how to configure single sign-on (SSO) support for NetBox using [Google OAuth2](https://developers.google.com/identity/protocols/oauth2/web-server) as an authentication backend. + +## Google OAuth2 Configuration + +1. Log into [console.cloud.google.com](https://console.cloud.google.com/). +2. Create new project for NetBox. +3. Under "APIs and Services" click "OAuth consent screen" and enter the required information. +4. Under "Credentials," click "Create Credentials" and select "OAuth 2.0 Client ID." Select type "Web application." + - "Authorized JavaScript origins" should follow the format `http[s]://[:]` + - "Authorized redirect URIs" should follow the format `http[s]://[:]/oauth/complete/google-oauth2/` +5. Copy the "Client ID" and "Client Secret" values somewhere convenient. + +!!! note + Google requires the NetBox hostname to use a public top-level-domain (e.g. `.com`, `.net`). The use of IP addresses is not permitted (except `127.0.0.1`). + +For more information, consult [Google's documentation](https://developers.google.com/identity/protocols/oauth2/web-server#prerequisites). + +## NetBox Configuration + +### 1. Enter configuration parameters + +Enter the following configuration parameters in `configuration.py`, substituting your own values: + +```python +REMOTE_AUTH_BACKEND = 'social_core.backends.google.GoogleOAuth2' +SOCIAL_AUTH_GOOGLE_OAUTH2_KEY = '{CLIENT_ID}' +SOCIAL_AUTH_GOOGLE_OAUTH2_SECRET = '{CLIENT_SECRET}' +``` + +### 2. Restart NetBox + +Restart the NetBox services so that the new configuration takes effect. This is typically done with the command below: + +```no-highlight +sudo systemctl restart netbox +``` + +## Testing + +Log out of NetBox if already authenticated, and click the "Log In" button at top right. You should see the normal login form as well as an option to authenticate using Google. Click that link. + +![NetBox Google login form](../../media/authentication/netbox_google_login.png) + +You should be redirected to Google's authentication portal. Enter the username/email and password of your test account to continue. You may also be prompted to grant this application access to your account. + +![NetBox Google login form](../../media/authentication/google_login_portal.png) + +If successful, you will be redirected back to the NetBox UI, and will be logged in as the Google user. You can verify this by navigating to your profile (using the button at top right). + +This user account has been replicated locally to NetBox, and can now be assigned groups and permissions. diff --git a/docs/media/authentication/google_login_portal.png b/docs/media/authentication/google_login_portal.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..55eefd872b Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/media/authentication/google_login_portal.png differ diff --git a/docs/media/authentication/netbox_google_login.png b/docs/media/authentication/netbox_google_login.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..730173b5d3 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/media/authentication/netbox_google_login.png differ diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 94a4edcb32..00e03a4cef 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -156,6 +156,7 @@ nav: - Administration: - Authentication: - Overview: 'administration/authentication/overview.md' + - Google: 'administration/authentication/google.md' - Microsoft Entra ID: 'administration/authentication/microsoft-entra-id.md' - Okta: 'administration/authentication/okta.md' - Permissions: 'administration/permissions.md'