Introduction

Apache Superset is a powerful data exploration and visualization tool. If you’re using an external app and want to log users into Superset seamlessly, you’ll need to integrate authentication mechanisms. This guide will show you how to do it step by step.

Prerequisites

• Apache Superset installed and running
• Access to the external app’s user management system
• Familiarity with Superset’s authentication settings

Step 1: Enable External Authentication in Apache Superset

Start by configuring Apache Superset to accept external authentication mechanisms like OAuth, SAML, or LDAP. This requires editing the superset_config.py file and enabling the appropriate authentication provider.

Step 2: Configure Your External App

Next, configure the external app to send user credentials to Superset. If you’re using OAuth, you’ll need to register your app with the OAuth provider and configure the app’s API to integrate with Superset.

Step 3: Map User Permissions in Superset

Ensure that the users logging in from the external app have the appropriate permissions in Apache Superset. This can be done by mapping roles or user attributes to Superset’s internal roles.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily log in external app users into your Apache Superset server, providing a seamless user experience and maintaining the security of your data.