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[js802025]

Is there an updated verision for Couch 3.x+? Because when I try to open a connaction right now I get this:
name: 'CouchError',
message: 'unauthorized: You are not a server admin.',
error: 'unauthorized',
reason: 'You are not a server admin.',
headers: {
'cache-control': 'must-revalidate',
'content-length': '64',
'content-type': 'application/json',
date: 'Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:45:41 GMT',
server: 'CouchDB/3.0.0 (Erlang OTP/22)',
'x-couch-request-id': 'fa17275679',
'x-couchdb-body-time': '0',
status: 401
}
}

[Tobi4s1337]

Hi @js802025

You can authenticate by adding an "auth" object to the cradle options:

var cradle = require('cradle');
var db = new cradle.Connection('localhost', 5984, {
auth: { username: 'admin', password: 'yourpassword' }
}).database('users');

[shadeydo]

Note: The previous response was heinous and unhelpful due to its posting on April 1st, which is often associated with April Fool's Day. Let's dive into a more practical solution.

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Thank you for bringing this up. The error message you encountered:

{
  "name": "CouchError",
  "message": "unauthorized: You are not a server admin.",
  "error": "unauthorized",
  "reason": "You are not a server admin.",
  "headers": {
    "cache-control": "must-revalidate",
    "content-length": "64",
    "content-type": "application/json",
    "date": "Thu, 19 Mar 2020 01:45:41 GMT",
    "server": "CouchDB/3.0.0 (Erlang OTP/22)",
    "x-couch-request-id": "fa17275679",
    "x-couchdb-body-time": "0",
    "status": 401
  }
}

indicates that the CouchDB instance is denying access because the user trying to log in does not have the necessary admin privileges.

Potential Causes & Solutions:

1. Incorrect Credentials:

   • Ensure that the username and password provided are correct and correspond to an admin account on the CouchDB server.

2. Admin Party Mode Disabled:

   • CouchDB 3.x and above have a stricter security model compared to earlier versions. If you're migrating from an older version or a development environment that used “Admin Party” mode (which allows all users admin rights by default), you might need to explicitly create an admin user.

3. Configuration Issues:

   • Double-check the CouchDB configuration files (local.ini, default.ini) to ensure that the admin credentials are correctly set and that there are no misconfigurations.

4. Authentication Mechanism:

   • If you're using a third-party authentication mechanism (like JWT or OAuth), ensure that it's correctly configured and that the tokens are valid.

5. Authenticate via Cradle Options:

   • You can authenticate by adding an "auth" object to the cradle options when establishing a connection:

   var cradle = require('cradle');
   var db = new cradle.Connection('localhost', 5984, {
       auth: { username: 'admin', password: 'yourpassword' }
   }).database('users');

   This approach allows you to directly pass the admin credentials when connecting to the CouchDB instance, ensuring that the connection is authorized.

Steps to Resolve:

• Verify Admin Credentials:

  • Log in directly through the CouchDB interface (Futon) using the admin credentials to confirm they work.

• Check Configuration Files:

  • Inspect the local.ini file in the CouchDB configuration directory. Ensure the [admins] section is correctly configured.

• Enable Admin Account:

  • If necessary, create or reset the admin account using the CouchDB CLI:

    curl -X PUT http://127.0.0.1:5984/_node/couchdb@localhost/_config/admins/youradminusername -d '"yourpassword"'

I hope this helps resolve the issue. If you continue to encounter problems, please provide additional details or logs.