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Authorization to access DataExport API is provided via tokens mechanism, similar to other Traffic Monitor API's. To get token and review DataExport API licensing status it is required adding new type of plugin into the System  - Plugin for DataExport API. All the activities related to plugins are performed within the Traffic Monitor console.

Work with plugins 

Adding plugin

To add plugin:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Within the area Plugins click .
  3. Click Add.
  4. Review the plugin description and click Install.

    Note:

    To update a plugin, the updated version of this plugin should be added.

Plugin removal

To remove plugin:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Within the area Plugins click 
  3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

Work with tokens

Token is generated automatically after the plugin has been added. All the activities related to tokens are performed within the InfoWatch Traffic Monitor console.

Adding token

To add token:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Choose the plugin within the Plugins area;
  3. Go to Tokens bookmark;
  4. Click .

Note:

Token's value is generated automatically when setting up a token and it cannot be set by user.

Token's data editing

To change token's data:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Choose the plugin within the Plugins area;
  3. Go to Tokens bookmark;
  4. By double left button click, enter the required info within the fields Name and Description.

Token's value update

If the token was compromised or if there is a potential token leak to the third party, it is required generating a new token's value.

To update token's value:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Choose the plugin within the Plugins area;
  3. Go to Tokens bookmark;
  4. Click  .

Copying token

To copy token's value into the clipboard:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Choose the plugin within the Plugins area;
  3. Go to Tokens bookmark;
  4. Click  .

Deleting token

To delete token:

  1. Go to Administration - Plugins;
  2. Choose the plugin within the Plugins area;
  3. Go to Tokens bookmark;
  4. Click  .

 

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