Add authentication methods
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You can authenticate directly with your email and password, or use single sign-on through providers like GitHub, Google, and Microsoft.

To add an authentication method for your user account in the `Aiven Console <https://console.aiven.io/>`_: 

#. Click the user information icon in the top right and select **Authentication**.
#. Click **Add authentication method**.
#. Select Aiven password or an external account provider.
#. Click **Add authentication method**.

After authorizing access, the new method is shown in the list.