» Command: login
The terraform login command can be used to automatically obtain and save an
API token for Terraform Cloud, Terraform Enterprise, or any other host that offers Terraform 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 Terraform is running. If you are running Terraform in an unattended automation scenario, you can configure credentials manually in the CLI configuration.
» Usage
Usage: terraform login [hostname]
If you don't provide an explicit hostname, Terraform will assume you want to
log in to Terraform Cloud at app.terraform.io.
» Credentials Storage
By default, Terraform will obtain an API token and save it in plain text in a
local CLI configuration file called credentials.tfrc.json. When you run
terraform 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 terraform login command works with any server supporting the
login protocol, including Terraform Cloud
and Terraform Enterprise.