Create an API Key

Create a new API key that, along with access and refresh tokens, ensures secure access to the CAM REST API.

To create a new CAM REST API key:

  1. In CAM Administrator, select Tools > User Policies and Authentication > REST API Keys.
  2. In the Manage REST API Keys dialog box, select New.
  3. Provide a name and description for the key.
  4. Select the Enabled check box to activate the key. Clear the check box to disable the key.
  5. A key is generated automatically. Select Generate to generate a different key.
  6. Set the lifetime, in minutes, for access and refresh tokens. For more information, see Access Tokens for the CAM REST API.
  7. Select OK to close the New REST API Key dialog box.
  8. Select OK to close the Manage REST API Keys dialog box.