How can I grant security access exclusively for a MongoDB Atlas user?

Torferaaj_A · 2024-02-15T11:30:47.864Z

I’m trying to grant security access exclusively for a user within our MongoDB Atlas organization. However, I’m unable to find any options to customize the role-based access control within Atlas.

Can anyone provide guidance or suggest alternative methods to achieve this?

I tried exploring the MongoDB Atlas interface and documentation to find options for customizing role-based access control. I was expecting to find a way to tailor the permissions for individual users within our organization, specifically focusing on security access. However, despite my efforts, I couldn’t locate any relevant settings or features within the Atlas platform.

Fuat_Ertunc · 2024-02-15T13:48:55.147Z

Hi @Torferaaj_A ,

MongoDB Atlas does not support custom roles for control plane access, yet. It is one of the features we are actively working. You can follow the process by following/voting on https://feedback.mongodb.com/forums/924145-atlas.

I am not sure what you exactly refer to with security access. In interim, depending on your need, you may explore options such as using SAML federation with role mappings or Atlas Administration API/Terraform to make necessary changes and control access on your end outside of Atlas.

Thank you,

Fuat

Torferaaj_A · 2024-02-16T04:35:36.250Z

Hello @Fuat_Ertunc,

Thank you for your response.

It appears that MongoDB Atlas is not currently equipped to allow customization of roles for control plane access, although it’s a feature in active development. In the interim, options like SAML federation with role mappings and utilizing the Atlas Administration API/Terraform are available. These alternatives may demand more setup and management compared to built-in role customization within Atlas.

However, my specific requirement is to grant security access solely for modifying backup, network access, database access, and advanced settings for an Atlas user:

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Thank you,

Torfe