SonicWall Unified Management Administration Guide

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Generating API Key

To generate API key

  1. Login to SonicWall Unified Management.
  2. Navigate to Admin Settings | Users Access Management > User Groups / Monthly User Groups > User List.
  3. Click Generate My API Key on top of the table.

  4. Enter Description, Source IP Address (optional) for the API Key.

    By the default, Validity of the key is set for 1 year. However, you can set the validity for 1 and 6 months if required.

  5. Click Confirm.

  6. Click the Copy to clipboard icon to copy the API Key.

    You cannot view or copy the API key once you close the GENERATE API KEY pop-up window. Make sure that the API key is copied and saved to use in the Swagger or any other API platform.

  7. Click Close.

 

  • Admin of the account can view the API keys generated for the users. If required, admin can revoke the API Key.
  • Your API access is determined based on the access levels defined in Unified Management.
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