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Cloud SQL for MySQL Adds Workforce Identity Federation

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Cloud SQL for MySQL now supports Workforce Identity Federation, enabling authentication via external identity providers. This integration allows users to connect to their Cloud SQL instances using credentials from services like Microsoft Active Directory or Okta. It simplifies identity management for organizations by leveraging existing IdP systems for database access, enhancing security and operational efficiency.

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  • Cloud SQL for MySQL

    Cloud SQL supports Workforce Identity Federation authentication. This lets you authenticate to your Cloud SQL instance using identities from an external identity provider such as Microsoft Active Directory or Okta. For more information, see Workforce Identity Federation authentication .

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