# Upcoming change: Gradle Forums moving to unified Gradle identity

**URL:** <https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027>\
**Category:** News\
**Created:** [April 28, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027 "2026-04-28T07:51:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![vchesnokov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/gradle/user_avatar/discuss.gradle.org/vchesnokov/32/10245_2.png) [@vchesnokov](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/vchesnokov)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 7:51am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027/1 "2026-04-28T07:51:50Z")

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### We’re updating how authentication works on the [Gradle Forums](https://discuss.gradle.org/).

#### **What’s changing**

Historically, forum accounts have been tied to [Plugin Portal](https://plugins.gradle.org/) authentication. We are now migrating to a **unified Gradle Identity** , powered by Auth0.

This unified identity will be used across Gradle services, including [DPE University](https://dpeuniversity.gradle.com/app), Forums, and more.

#### **What this means for you**

- You will log in using the new unified Gradle identity

- Existing accounts will be **automatically merged** where possible

- You may be asked to authenticate with a different GitHub app if you used this method

- You’ll be able to use more login methods

- If you use password login, your credentials will remain the same

#### **Why we’re making this change**

- **Improved security** through a modern identity platform

- **Simpler and more consistent login experience** across Gradle services

- Better foundation for future improvements

#### **Current vs. target state**

- **Today:** Forum access is tied to Plugin Portal authentication

- **Target:** A single unified Gradle identity across all services (DPE University, Plugin Portal, Forums, etc.)

#### **What’s next**

- The Plugin Portal will be the next service to adopt the unified Gradle identity, with more updates to follow.

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**Author:** ![vchesnokov](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/gradle/user_avatar/discuss.gradle.org/vchesnokov/32/10245_2.png) [@vchesnokov](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/vchesnokov)\
**Post date:** [April 28, 2026, 7:52am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027/2 "2026-04-28T07:52:11Z")

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**Author:** ![ljacomet](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/gradle/user_avatar/discuss.gradle.org/ljacomet/32/11907_2.png) [@ljacomet](https://discuss.gradle.org/u/ljacomet)\
**Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://discuss.gradle.org/t/upcoming-change-gradle-forums-moving-to-unified-gradle-identity/52027/3 "2026-04-30T09:37:01Z")

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