Security Best Practices

Security Best Practices

Some customers may choose to install InfluxDB with public internet access, however doing so can inadvertently expose your data and invite unwelcome attacks on your database. Check out the sections below for how protect the data in your InfluxDB instance.

Enable Authentication

Password protect your InfluxDB instance to keep any unauthorized individuals from accessing you data.

Resources: Set up Authentication

Manage Users and their Permissions

Restrict access by creating individual users and assigning them relevant read and/or write permissions.

Resources: User Types and