Externalized Authentication Quick Start

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What is externalized authentication

Externalized authentication allows you to use an external system to handle authentication for Navidrome. Instead of managing user credentials in Navidrome itself, the responsibility is delegated to an external authentication service.

The external system comprises a reverse proxy (nginx, Caddy, Traefik, etc.) and an authentication service (Authelia, Authentik, or any other authentication service that works with your reverse proxy).

For Beginners

If you’re new to reverse proxies, they act as intermediaries between your users and Navidrome. They can handle things like SSL certificates, load balancing, and authentication before requests reach Navidrome.

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Externalized Authentication Quick Start

What is externalized authentication

For Beginners