Users and credentials in Db2

The following topics describe the credentials and supported authentication methods for Db2 on Cloud Pak for Data, as well as granting access to the database.

Connecting to Db2 with a Cloud Pak for Data user ID
You can directly authenticate with the Db2 service by using your Cloud Pak for Data user ID and password.
User credentials and supported authentication methods in Db2
Db2 uses your Cloud Pak for Data credentials to connect to the database service.
Connections to Db2 through external providers
Db2 supports authentication and authorization through any external providers that are supported by Cloud Pak for Data.
Privileges in Db2
You can grant access privileges to the Db2 service to users and groups.

Parent topic: Connecting to Db2