Named workload identity management for users

UpdateOct 12, 2026todayUnverifiedAdded Oct 12, 2026

You can now use SQL to register, modify, and remove named workload identities for a service user. Each workload identity has its own name and provider settings. A user can have up to 10 workload identities by default.

Topics: SQL, Security

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