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Andoni Alonso
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# MongoDB Atlas Authentication
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MongoDB Atlas provider uses [HTTP Digest Authentication with API key pairs consisting of a public key and private key](https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/configure-api-access/#grant-programmatic-access-to-service).
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## Authentication Methods
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### Command-Line Arguments
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```bash
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prowler mongodbatlas --atlas-public-key <public_key> --atlas-private-key <private_key>
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```
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### Environment Variables
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```bash
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export ATLAS_PUBLIC_KEY=<public_key>
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export ATLAS_PRIVATE_KEY=<private_key>
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prowler mongodbatlas
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```
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## Creating API Keys
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### Step-by-Step Guide
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1. **Log into MongoDB Atlas**
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- Access the MongoDB Atlas console
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2. **Navigate to Access Manager**
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- Go to the organization or project access management section
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3. **Select API Keys Tab**
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- Click on the "API Keys" tab
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4. **Create API Key**
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- Click "Create API Key"
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- Provide a description for the key
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5. **Set Permissions**
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- Grant minimum required permissions
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6. **Save Credentials**
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- Note the public key and private key
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- Store credentials securely
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For more details about MongoDB Atlas, see the [MongoDB Atlas Tutorial](./getting-started-mongodbatlas.md).
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