Standard Authentication
Standard authentication is the default login method in UDMG. It allows both Users (who access the UDMG Admin UI) and Accounts (used in file transfer operations) to authenticate with a username and password stored securely in the UDMG database—no external service is required.
This method offers the simplest way to manage access and supports full password management through both the UDMG Admin UI and UDMG REST API.
Using Standard Authentication
Users and Accounts can both authenticate with a username and password.
To use Standard authentication, the User or Account must be created manually through the UDMG Admin UI or the UDMG REST API.
When creating a new User or Account, its Login Method is automatically set to Standard.
See Adding a User and Adding an Account for more details.
The Login Method of a User or Account cannot be changed after creation.
To switch to LDAP or Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication, you must create a new User or Account using the appropriate method: LDAP authentication or SSO authentication.
Passwords
When using Standard authentication, passwords must comply with the global Password Policy defined in the Configuration File.
This requirement does not apply to LDAP or SSO authentication, as password validation is handled externally by the provider. UDMG does not store these passwords.
Passwords used for Standard authentication are stored securely in the UDMG database and can be changed directly through the UDMG Admin UI or REST API. See Changing a User's Password and Editing an Account for more information.