Flussonic does not force a single authentication method. It supports a multi-layered model that can be confusing for newcomers but offers extreme flexibility.
Based on real-world deployments, here is a recommended checklist: flussonic login
The login at /:8080 is governed by the auth directive in the main configuration. You can define multiple users with granular permissions: Flussonic does not force a single authentication method
user admin
password = "secure_hash_or_plaintext";
role = admin;
user viewer
password = "viewer_pass";
role = viewer; # Read-only access
Flussonic 21+ versions support bcrypt hashed passwords, moving away from less secure MD5-based storage. role = admin