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SolarWinds Connection

SolarWinds on Hire2Retire uses Token-Based Authentication. Please refer to the SolarWinds API documentation to know more about token-based authentication.

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In this step, you can view all SolarWinds connections created during the Lifecycle step for your tenant and select the one you want to use. If needed, you can also create a new SolarWinds account from here.

SolarWinds Token-Based Authentication

Figure 1. Select Connection for SolarWinds on Access Manager

Add Connection

Step 1. Specify your SolarWinds Instance URL. WWhen you log in to your SolarWinds account in the browser, you will see the Instance URL in the format https://YourDomain.samanage.com.

SolarWinds Token-Based Authentication

Figure 2. Creating Connection for SolarWinds on Access Manager

Step 2. Enter your SolarWinds JSON Web Token.

How to Generate JSON Web Token?

  1. Log in to your SolarWinds Console

  2. Click the Setup icon in the bottom-left corner of your portal.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation


  3. Click on the 'Users and Groups' option.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation


  4. Under the Allowed Domains tab in the Users section, select your service account username from the list of displayed users.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation


  5. Click the Actions dropdown next to your username and select the 'Generate JSON Web Token' option.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation


  6. After the JSON Web Token is generated, click the copy option and paste it into the Hire2Retire platform on the Access page.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation

    Figure 3. JSON Web Token generation for SolarWinds

    Note: If the Reset or Delete option is selected, the existing connection with Hire2Retire Access will expire. You will need to establish a new connection using a newly generated JSON Web Token.

  7. After entering the required details, click the 'Link Account' button on the Access page to successfully establish the connection.

    SolarWinds JSON Web Token Generation

    Figure 4. Establishing the Connection for SolarWinds on Access Manager