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databricks Platform · Updated Jun 9, 2026

Identity federation enabled by default for all new workspaces

Over the next couple of weeks, identity federation is being enabled by default for all new Databricks workspaces, including workspaces that are not attached to a Unity Catalog metastore.

What it does

Over the next couple of weeks, identity federation is being enabled by default for all new Databricks workspaces, including workspaces that are not attached to a Unity Catalog metastore. This change does not affect existing workspaces. Databricks provides centralized identity management for users, groups, and service principals across your account and workspaces.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Over the next couple of weeks, identity federation is being enabled by default for all new Databricks workspaces, including workspaces that are not attached to a Unity Catalog metastore. This change does not affect existing workspaces.

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Key takeaway
Over the next couple of weeks, identity federation is being enabled by default for all new Databricks workspaces, including workspaces that are not attached to a Unity Catalog metastore.
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