# UI Authentication Methods

The Trilio for Kubernetes (T4K) Management Console supports multiple authentication methods to control who can log in and what they can do. Administrators can choose the method that best fits their existing identity infrastructure.

## Available Methods

* [KubeConfig Authentication](/kubernetes/configuration/management-console/ui-authentication-intro/kubeconfig-authentication.md) — Authenticate using a kubeconfig file. Any Kubernetes cluster user can log in with permissions derived from their cluster RBAC.
* [Authentication Methods Via Dex](/kubernetes/configuration/management-console/ui-authentication-intro/oidc-ldap-and-openshift-authentication.md) — Integrate with OIDC providers, LDAP directories, or OpenShift OAuth for enterprise SSO.
* [RBAC Authentication](/kubernetes/configuration/management-console/ui-authentication-intro/rbac.md) — Configure role-based access control to govern what authenticated users can view and perform within the Management Console.


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