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Setup the instance

Setup the instance for the first time:

Get the local user password


  • Click on the sentry-local-passwords
  • Click on Reveal values and get the password

Login on Sentry

  • Access the instance for the first time at https://[name]-sentry.web.cern.ch
  • Account: Enter the e-mail of the Sentry administrator
  • Password: Enter the local user password
  • Click on Login

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Welcome to Sentry

  • Complete the setup by filling out the required configuration
  • Root URL: It should be correctly prefilled as https://[name]-sentry.web.cern.ch
  • Admin Email: It should be prefilled as the e-mail of the Sentry administrator but you can adjust as you see fit
  • Click on Continue

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Enable CERN Single Sign-On

  • Click on Settings
  • Click on Auth
  • Click on Configure next to CERN Keycloak
  • You will be prompted to login with your CERN account

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Configure CERN Single Sign-On

  • Upon a successful login with your CERN account you will be prompted to configure CERN Single Sign-On
  • Require SSO: Leave checked
  • Default Role: It is suggested that you choose Member
  • Click on Save Settings

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Adjust the settings on Sentry

  • Your instance is ready to use and you can go ahead and adjust the settings as you see fit