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Aembit Access Token

Overview​

The Aembit Access Token Credential Provider generates access tokens for authenticating applications and services to the Aembit API.

Creating the Aembit Access Token Credential Provider​

To configure an Aembit Access Token Credential Provider, follow the steps described below.

  1. Log into your Aembit tenant. The main Dashboard page is displayed.

  2. On the Dashboard page, click on the Credential Providers tab in the left navigation pane. You are directed to the Credential Providers page where you will see a list of existing Credential Providers.

Credential Providers Main Page - Empty

  1. Click on the New button to open the Credential Providers dialog window.

Credential Providers - Dialog Window Empty

  1. In the Credential Providers dialog window, enter the following information:
  • Name - Name of the Credential Provider.
  • Description - An optional text description of the Credential Provider.
  • Credential Type - A dropdown menu that enables you to configure the Credential Provider type. Select Aembit Access Token.
  • Audience - Auto-generated by Aembit, this is a specific endpoint used for authentication within the Aembit API.
  • Role - A dropdown menu allowing you to select the appropriate user role for access, such as Super Admin, Auditor, or New Role. Be sure to choose a role with the appropriate permissions that align with your Client Workload's needs. We recommend following the least privilege principle, assigning the role with the minimum permissions required to perform the task.
  • Lifetime - The duration for which the generated access token remains valid.

Credential Provider Dialog Window

  1. When you have finished entering information about your new Aembit Access Token Credential Provider, click Save.

  2. You are directed back to the Credential Providers page where you will see your new Aembit Access Token Credential Provider.

Credential Providers Page With New Aembit Access Token Credential Provider