Command: login

The opentf login command can be used to automatically obtain and save an API token for any host that offers OpenTF-compatible services.

-> Note: This command is suitable only for use in interactive scenarios where it is possible to launch a web browser on the same host where OpenTF is running. If you are running OpenTF in an unattended automation scenario, you can configure credentials manually in the CLI configuration.

Usage​

Usage: opentf login [hostname]

Credentials Storage​

By default, OpenTF will obtain an API token and save it in plain text in a local CLI configuration file called credentials.tfrc.json. When you run opentf login, it will explain specifically where it intends to save the API token and give you a chance to cancel if the current configuration is not as desired.

If you don't wish to store your API token in the default location, you can optionally configure a credentials helper program which knows how to store and later retrieve credentials in some other system, such as your organization's existing secrets management system.

Login Server Support​

The opentf login command works with any server supporting the login protocol.