Now use role-based access control in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer

Table of Contents
- Enable RBAC in Data Explorer for NoSQL accounts
- How to use RBAC in Data Explorer
- Conclusion
Enable RBAC in Data Explorer for NoSQL accounts
Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer now supports RBAC within the Azure portal and the standalone Data Explorer web app for NoSQL accounts. The setting "Enable Entra ID RBAC" can be set to Automatic, True, or False to determine when RBAC is used for Data Explorer requests. RBAC was previously only available in the standalone web app using a feature-enabled link.
How to use RBAC in Data Explorer
Once RBAC is enabled and roles are assigned to Entra ID identities, users can sign in to Data Explorer with their Entra ID credentials. They will see a list of Azure Cosmos DB accounts they have access to and can select the desired account. Depending on the assigned role, users can perform different actions within Data Explorer.
Conclusion
RBAC in Azure Cosmos DB Data Explorer enhances security and governance by allowing control of data access through Entra ID identities. This feature provides a more secure way to interact with data in Azure Cosmos DB accounts.
Learn more about configuring role-based access control with Microsoft Entra ID – Azure Cosmos Db