Managing Jenkins Users

1. Introduction

Managing users in Jenkins is crucial for maintaining security and efficient operation of your continuous integration environment. This lesson will cover the key concepts and processes involved in managing Jenkins users, including how to add users, assign roles, and implement best practices.

2. User Management Overview

Jenkins provides various methods for user authentication and authorization. Users can be managed through:

• Built-in user database
• External systems such as LDAP or Active Directory
• Plugins that extend user management capabilities

Key Concepts

• User: An individual account that can access Jenkins.
• Role: A set of permissions assigned to a user or group.
• Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a user.
• Authorization: The process of determining what resources a user can access.

3. Adding Users

To add users to Jenkins, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Manage Jenkins from the Jenkins dashboard.
2. Select Manage Users.
3. Click on Create User.
4. Fill in the user details:
• Username
• Password
• Full name
• Email address
5. Click Create User.

4. Managing User Roles

User roles can be managed using the Role Strategy Plugin. To manage user roles:

1. Install the Role Strategy Plugin via Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.
2. Navigate to Manage Jenkins and select Assign Roles.
3. Create roles under Roles and assign permissions.
4. Assign roles to users or groups under User Roles.

Example Role Configuration

            # Example of role configuration
            Role: Developer
            Permissions:
              - Job/Read
              - Job/Build
            

5. Best Practices

Implement the following best practices for managing Jenkins users:

• Use strong, unique passwords for each user.
• Regularly review user access and permissions.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC).
• Monitor user activity logs.

6. FAQ