Access Tokens

Using connectors and third-party tools requires BLUE clients to be associated with access tokens. Once an access token is generated, you may use it to secure the connection between your BLUE client and the respective BLUE cluster or platform, ensuring authenticated access, controlled data interaction, and enhanced security measures in place.

clusteradmin

Only a clusteradmin can create and manage access tokens.

Tip

Creating roles before generating access tokens is a best practice.

Generating Access Tokens

1. Log in to your BLUE interface and navigate to Settings > Access Token Management.

2. Select Create New Client and fill in a Client Name and a Client Role.

   Consider providing a Client Name that can be widely understood, such as BI, JDBC, or Analysis.

   Your newly created BLUE client inherits permissions from the associated Client Role.

3. Select Generate Token.

   A Client creation pop-up window with your new access token appears.

4. Copy the access token or select Done.

5. Use the access token within your connector or third-party application or tool configuration.

6. To enable Jobs, designate a recently created client or one of your existing clients as a connection for Jobs by choosing it from the Jobs column, under the Access Token Management tab.

Managing Your Access Tokens

You may manage each of your BLUE clients’ access tokens separately.

1. Log in to your BLUE interface and navigate to Settings > Access Token Management.

2. For each BLUE client, you may select any of the following options:

Option	Description
Show	Shows your access token in case you need to copy it
Disable / Enable	Correspondingly disables BLUE client connection or enables it. May be used for system maintenance or in the event of a compromised token
Delete	Deletes BLUE client. May be used when a client is no longer needed
Regenerate Access Token	Regenerates access token. May be used in the event of a compromised token