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Git Authentication

Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of users in the system and for this, the FEWS NET Data Platform relies on the Django authentication system. After opening the FEWS NET Data Platform login page, users authenticate themselves by entering their username and password. After validating the user, the system allows them to enter under their assigned permission structure. The user can only view pages and menus that they have been provided access to per the permissions system.

Currently, there are two ways of gaining access to the FEWS NET Data PlatformWarehouse:

  1. Request and approval for account:
    All non-FEWS staff users must be approved by the FEWS Help Desk. If approval is granted, the user is assigned a username and password. The user can then access the system by providing the assigned credentials when requested.

  2. Using a fews.net email address:
    FEWS NET staff members can log into the system using their official fews.net email address and by using Google to authenticate their accounts. A FEWS NET staff member who logs into the system for the first time will have a new user record created in the FEWS NET user database. The account will be marked as a member of the FEWS Staff user group.

In addition, anyone may create an account for the FEWS NET Data Explorer. By default, new accounts will only be able to view data with public permissions.

Authorization

Authorization is the process of granting access to users based on their data permission in the system. Permissions Many permissions are assigned to users based on whether they belong to FEWS NET field offices or regional offices.

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In addition to users being granted permission through their respective FEWS NET field/regional offices, all field office users have a read permission on all data in the system if the data usage policy of the corresponding data source document is either Public or , FEWS NET Only, or Early Warning Analysis Only.

Authentication support

To request assistance or report and issue, please contact Helpdesk Help Desk Support.