Using vStor API Keys with Catalogic DPX
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vStor allows generating API keys that can be used to authenticate with DPX instead of a username and password. This provides an alternative way to connect vStor nodes to DPX.
To generate an API key:
Click on your account name in the top navigation bar and select Manage API Keys.
In the popup dialog, click Generate New API Key.
Specify a name for the API key.
Click Generate API Key. This will generate a unique API key and token that can be used to authenticate as your user account.
Attention! The API key and token are only shown once after they are generated. Make sure to copy and save them in a secure place or use the credentials right away.
To use the API key for connecting a vStor node to DPX:
Open a web browser and go to the DPX Master Server’s IP address.
Go to the Nodes section in the sidebar.
Click the Add Node button in the upper right corner.
Select vStor as the node type.
Provide the details for your new node.
Enter the API key as the username.
Enter the API token as the password.
Click Test to verify the entered details.
Click Save to add the node.
The node will now connect to DPX using the API key instead of your vStor username and password.
Tip. You can generate multiple API keys if needed. Each key can be independently revoked in the Manage API Keys section.
See also. For more details concerning adding vStor as a storage node to the DPX Master Server, see Adding a vStore Storage Node in the DPX 4.12 Guide.
