Creating an authentication connection

The Authentication page allows users to see a list of all available Authentication Connections.

Authentication connections are used by Integration Connections to connect to the source repositories and are reusable. Instead of writing the auth configuration into every repository / output connector, we can set the authentication configuration in one authentication connector and use it with multiple connectors.

  • Search: You can search for connectors using the search field. This field will search connector names and description for matching results.

  • Created By: Users can filter the list by who created the connector by selecting the user name from the created by drop down.

  • Sort: You can sort by name and description. Use the show drop down to expand or limit the number of authentications that show on the page. Use the page numbers at the bottom to move from one page to the next.

  • Actions: The following actions can be taken on Authentication connections listed

Options

Description

View

Will show you all of the connector details

Test

Test the Authentication connection

Edit

Allows you to edit the connection

Copy

Will create a copy of the connection

Delete

Will permanently delete the connection. If this connection is being used in any jobs or content views it cannot be deleted

How to

  1. Select Authentication from the navigation menu or the dashboard.

  2. Click the New Authentication button

  3. Enter a unique name for the connection and give it a description.

  4. Select the connection type from the drop-down and click Save.

  5. Fill in the configuration settings on the edit connection page and click Save.

    Options

    Description

    Name

    Unique Name for the Auth Connection to identify it in the UI.

    Connection Type

    The Connection Type refers to the type of the connection (i.e. Box OAuth Connector, CMIS Auth Connector, SharePoint Auth Connector, etc.)

Repeat these steps for your other connections if needed.

Available authentication connectors

Different connectors require various additional fields for your connection. Go to the page for the software you are connecting to for more information on filling out any additional authentication fields. Software Connectors