How to Configure HTPasswd Authentication on an OpenShift Cluster0

• Best Practices & Patterns, Containers & Docker, DevOps Tools, Kubernetes, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Virtualization
• August 19, 2025

In this step-by-step guide, we will configure HTPasswd authentication on an existing OpenShift 4.15+ single-node cluster. We’ll create user accounts, update the cluster’s OAuth settings to use HTPasswd, and verify access via both the CLI and the web console. We’ll also cover how to assign admin privileges to a new user and remove the default kubeadmin user for security.