Usage

This section provides detailed guidance on managing identity resources with Kaniop. Learn how to configure persons, groups, and OAuth2 clients for your organization’s needs.

Overview

Kaniop manages identity resources through Kubernetes Custom Resources, enabling you to:

• Declaratively manage user accounts, groups, and OAuth2 clients
• Version control your identity infrastructure alongside your applications
• Automate identity provisioning through GitOps workflows
• Scale identity management across multiple environments

Resource Management

Each identity resource type has specific use cases and configuration options:

OAuth2 Integration

Set up OAuth2/OpenID Connect clients for application authentication, including scope mappings and custom claims.

Managing Persons

Learn how to create and manage individual user accounts with attributes like display names, email addresses, and POSIX settings.

Managing Groups

Organize users into groups for authorization and policy management. Configure group memberships and email aliases.