diff --git a/content/operate/rc/changelog/march-2026.md b/content/operate/rc/changelog/march-2026.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..080ee014e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/operate/rc/changelog/march-2026.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +Title: Redis Cloud changelog (March 2026) +alwaysopen: false +categories: +- docs +- operate +- rc +description: New features, enhancements, and other changes added to Redis Cloud during + March 2026. +highlights: Passwordless authentication for Redis Cloud Pro +linktitle: March 2026 +weight: 53 +tags: +- changelog +--- + +## New features + +### Passwordless authentication for Redis Cloud Pro + +Passwordless authentication is now available for Redis Cloud Pro databases on subscriptions that have [blocked the public endpoint]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints" >}}). For more information, see [Turn on passwordless authentication for the default user]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints#turn-on-passwordless-authentication-for-the-default-user" >}}). diff --git a/content/operate/rc/databases/view-edit-database.md b/content/operate/rc/databases/view-edit-database.md index 5a3ed3e8e2..aed1cc83b6 100644 --- a/content/operate/rc/databases/view-edit-database.md +++ b/content/operate/rc/databases/view-edit-database.md @@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ The **Security** section helps you control access to your database. |Setting name| Description | |:-----------|:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | **Default user** | When enabled, permits access using a simple password | -| **Default user password** | Password for default user. A default password is assigned to the database on creation and may be updated. | +| **Default user password** | Password for default user. A default password is assigned to the database on creation and may be updated. If you [block the public endpoint]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints" >}}), you can also turn on passwordless authentication for the default user here. | | **CIDR allow list** | [Allow list]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/cidr-whitelist.md" >}}) of IP addresses/security groups permitted to access the database. (_Paid plans only_) | | **Transport layer security (TLS)** | Enables [transport layer security]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/tls-ssl.md" >}}) (TLS) encryption for database access. (_Pro plans only_) | diff --git a/content/operate/rc/security/access-control/data-access-control/default-user.md b/content/operate/rc/security/access-control/data-access-control/default-user.md index e5c1225e3f..a3af5532d8 100644 --- a/content/operate/rc/security/access-control/data-access-control/default-user.md +++ b/content/operate/rc/security/access-control/data-access-control/default-user.md @@ -23,6 +23,8 @@ Use the copy button to copy the password to the clipboard: You'll need to use this password whenever you connect to your database using a Redis client. See [Connect to a database]({{< relref "/operate/rc/databases/connect" >}}) for more info. +If you have [blocked the public endpoint]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints" >}}) for your Redis Cloud Pro subscription, you can also turn on passwordless authentication for the default user. See [Block public endpoints]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints#turn-on-passwordless-authentication-for-the-default-user" >}}) for more info. + See your [Redis client's documentation]({{< relref "/develop/clients" >}}) to learn how to provide your password when connecting. ## Change password diff --git a/content/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints.md b/content/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints.md index ed141bc9d2..4d705380a9 100644 --- a/content/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints.md +++ b/content/operate/rc/security/database-security/block-public-endpoints.md @@ -49,6 +49,17 @@ To block the public endpoints of an existing Pro subscription: After your changes are saved, any incoming connections to the public endpoint of your database will be rejected, and only connections through a private connectivity method will be allowed. +## Turn on passwordless authentication for the default user + +If you have blocked the public endpoint for your Redis Cloud Pro subscription, you can turn on passwordless authentication for the [default user]({{< relref "/operate/rc/security/access-control/data-access-control/default-user" >}}) for any database in that subscription. + +To turn on passwordless authentication: + +1. From the database **Configuration** tab, select **Edit**. +1. In the **Security** section, select **Use passwordless auth** to turn on passwordless authentication. + {{Turn on passwordless authentication for the default user.}} +1. 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