This version of GitHub Enterprise Server will be discontinued on 2026-08-25. Discontinued releases are not supported. No patch releases will be made, even for critical security issues. For better performance, improved security, and new features in GitHub Enterprise Server, see Overview of the upgrade process. For help with the upgrade, GitHub Enterprise Support.
Using built-in authentication
If you don't use a centralized, external system for your users' identity, you can use built-in authentication to allow GitHub Enterprise Server to manage accounts and perform local authentication.
Configuring built-in authentication
When you use the default authentication method, all authentication details are stored on your GitHub Enterprise Server instance.
Inviting people to use your instance
When you use built-in authentication for GitHub Enterprise Server, you can invite people by email address to create a user account on your instance.
Disabling unauthenticated sign-ups
If you're using built-in authentication for your GitHub Enterprise Server instance, you can block unauthenticated people from creating new user accounts on your instance.
Disabling passkeys for your instance
Learn how to disable passkeys for all users on your instance.