Gradio App Security with Authentication Login Page Tutorial



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Summary of Video Transcript: Adding Authentication to Gradio Applications

  • Topic: Implementing authentication for Gradio applications to enhance security.
  • Background: Gradio, a web framework for creating ML demos, has updated its URL format to include both letters and numbers, making brute force attacks more difficult. However, anyone with the URL can still access the application.
  • Issue: The need to protect Gradio applications from unauthorized access when sharing URLs publicly.
  • Solution: Adding a username and password authentication layer to Gradio applications.

Detailed Instructions:

  1. Install Gradio: Begin by installing the Gradio application.
  2. Create a Simple Gradio Application:
    • Import Gradio and set up a basic function that takes an input and provides an output.
  3. Add Authentication:
    • Modify the Gradio interface to include an authentication step.
    • Use the .launch() method with an additional parameter called auth.
    • Provide a tuple with a username and password (e.g., ('user', 'admin')).
    • Add an authentication message to be displayed on the login page (e.g., “Enter your username and password that you received on Slack”).
  4. Launch Application with Authentication:
    • Upon launching, the application will display a login page instead of the main interface.
    • Users must enter the correct username and password to access the application.
    • Incorrect credentials will prevent access to the application.

Security Considerations:

  • URL Sharing: Be cautious when sharing URLs of Gradio applications to avoid unauthorized access.
  • Authentication Layer: The authentication layer provides an additional security measure, ensuring that only users with the correct credentials can access the application.

Conclusion:

  • The tutorial demonstrates how to secure a Gradio application by adding a simple authentication layer.
  • This method is particularly useful for applications shared with specific individuals or groups and helps prevent unauthorized access.

Additional Notes:

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