# Set authentication using REDIS_ARGS

> Configure Redis authentication password using REDIS_ARGS environment variable

- Skill: `falkordb/set-authentication-using-redis-args` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add falkordb/set-authentication-using-redis-args`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/falkordb/set-authentication-using-redis-args/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: falkordb (https://skillmd.com/u/falkordb)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/falkordb/set-authentication-using-redis-args

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# Set authentication using REDIS_ARGS

Pass Redis server flags via environment variables to enable authentication.

## Usage

Use the `REDIS_ARGS` environment variable to pass Redis configuration flags like `--requirepass`.

## Example

```bash
docker run -p 6379:6379 -p 3000:3000 -it \
  -e REDIS_ARGS="--requirepass yourpassword" \
  --rm falkordb/falkordb:latest
```

## Notes

- `REDIS_ARGS` accepts any standard Redis server configuration flags
- `--requirepass` sets a password for authentication
- Clients must use AUTH command or provide password in connection string
- Essential for production deployments to prevent unauthorized access
- Can combine multiple flags in REDIS_ARGS (space-separated)
- The browser will prompt for the password when connecting