Authentication methods

Kiro supports the following authentication providers:

• GitHub: Seamless integration with your GitHub account
• Google: Sign in with your Google credentials
• AWS Builder ID: Quick setup for individual developers
• AWS IAM Identity Center: Enterprise-grade authentication

Sign in to Kiro CLI

To sign in with Kiro CLI

1. At the command line, enter kiro-cli or kiro-cli login. You will be prompted to press enter to complete the sign-in process in your browser.
2. In your browser, choose the organization or system through which you will authenticate:
   • Google
   • GitHub
   • Builder ID
   • Your organization
3. After you authenticate, you'll receive a message in your browser, directing you back to your terminal.
4. When you return to your terminal, you should be signed in with the Kiro CLI.

Sign out of Kiro CLI

To sign out of Kiro CLI

1. At the command line, enter kiro-cli logout.

Troubleshooting authentication issues

If you encounter problems during the authentication process, such as browser redirect failures or sign-in errors, check our troubleshooting guide for platform-specific solutions and common fixes.

Next steps

• Review FAQ
• Explore Agent features
• Get started with Kiro