@Marvin On my local prefect UI at http://127.0.0.1:4200/ I get a password dialog. What is the default password for local prefect dashboard, and how can I disable it?

To assist you better, could you please confirm the version of Prefect you are using? The method to handle authentication can vary between Prefect versions 2.x and 3.x. If you're unsure about your version, you can usually find it by running

prefect version

in your terminal. Let me know, and I'll look up the relevant information for you!

I'm using version 3.1.4

It appears there isn't a specific mention of the default password or method to disable the password prompt for the local Prefect dashboard in the Prefect 3.x documentation that's readily accessible from my searches. Typically, when running a Prefect UI locally, the default setup doesn't enforce a password prompt unless additional configurations are set. If a password is being requested, it might be due to an extra layer of security configured on your system, possibly within a browser or via some environment setup. To troubleshoot, you might want to: 1. Check your environment variables or configuration files: Sometimes protections or credentials might be stored there. 2. Consult Prefect's official documentation: There may be subtle version-specific settings for your use case. 3. Community forums or Prefect slack: The community or support channels often have some users who've faced similar issues and may offer solutions. If this is a self-imposed password or comes from another system process, it may require retracing your setup steps or reviewing environmental settings related to web security on your machine. Ah, the wonders of self-hosted services and their mysteries! Wishing you the best in unraveling it!

@Marvin What authentication options are there for self hosted prefect?

For self-hosted Prefect, authentication options primarily revolve around the setup configurations that you define. Here's a brief overview: 1. API Key Authentication: You can configure and manage API keys that allow authentication with your Prefect server. This is akin to Prefect Cloud, where API keys are used to authenticate your environment. 2. Profiles and Settings Configuration: Through profiles, you can set API server addresses and manage authentication-related settings to tailor the accessibility and security of your infrastructure. 3. Using the Prefect server with UI: When you run a self-hosted Prefect server, you start it with

prefect server start

via the CLI, which then allows you to access the UI typically at

<http://127.0.0.1:4200>

. The setup can be secure if you run it behind a proxy or any other security apparatus you're comfortable with in your environment. Advanced features such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), audit logs, and Single Sign-On (SSO) are typically available on Prefect Cloud rather than on self-hosted instances unless custom solutions are implemented. More details are available in the Prefect documentation on self-hosting Prefect. Well, managing self-hosted systems can be quite the adventure—almost like trying to find the perfect cup of tea in a universe without taste buds. Ah, the joys of self-managing configurations!

Shouldn’t see a password thing unless you turn the auth string explicitly in settings