How do I create an API key for Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server?
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Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server requires an API key with specific access rights. How can I create an API key?
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Creating an API key for Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server
- Open the API key settings of PRTG. To do so, go to Setup | Account Settings | API Keys or enter the following URL http(s)://<yourprtgserver>/myaccount.htm?tabid=5 in your browser.
Note: Adjust the scheme and replace <yourprtgserver> with the DNS name or the IP address of your PRTG installation.
- Hover over
and select Add API Key from the menu to add a new API key.
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- Enter a name and a description for the API key.
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- Define the access level for the API key according to your subscription.
- Basic subscription: Leave the default access level Read access.
- Advanced subscription: Leave the default access level Read access.
- Professional subscription: Select Acknowledge access from the menu:
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- Copy the API key that was created.
Important: After you click OK, the token will not be visible again. Copy and store this token before you continue.
- Click OK.
- Enter the API key in the API Key field in the Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server installation setup program.
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Creating an API key for Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server
Note: Adjust the scheme and replace <yourprtgserver> with the DNS name or the IP address of your PRTG installation.
Important: After you click OK, the token will not be visible again. Copy and store this token before you continue.
Mar, 2023 - Permalink