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Terraform Authentication: The Five Ways Identity Is Actually Provided

Terraform does not have an identity of its own. It always borrows identity from its execution environment. In this lesson, we break down the five real ways Terraform becomes authenticated, without shortcuts or misleading metaphors. You will learn: Why Terraform itself never “logs in” How providers obtain identity before calling cloud APIs The five identity sources Terraform can inherit Why some methods are safer than others How to identify which identity Terraform is using before you run plan This lesson focuses on correct mental models, not copy-paste patterns. Understanding these five paths is essential before learning authentication precedence and failure modes. Lesson 9 Disclaimer: Terraform is a trademark of HashiCorp, Inc. This video is for educational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by HashiCorp. The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not represent those of my employer.