How to Generate an API Key from the Saner CVEM (Ancor) Application Server – On-Premises Customer

This article provides step-by-step instructions for generating an API key from your on-premises Saner CVEM (Ancor) application server. This API key is essential for authenticating API requests to the Saner CVEM platform.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

• Access to the Saner CVEM application server
• Administrator credentials for the SanerNow platform

Steps to Generate the API Key

Step 1: Log in to the SanerNow Server

Use your preferred method (e.g., SSH or direct console access) to connect to the Saner CVEM (Ancor) application server.

Step 2: Open a Terminal Session

Launch a terminal session on the server and switch to the root user:

sudo su

Step 3: Access the Ancor CLI

Enter the Ancor Command-Line Interface (CLI) using the command below:

ancor-cli

You will be prompted to enter the Ancor CLI password.

Step 4: Navigate to Account Management

Enter the account management module:

accountmgmt

Then, execute the following command to retrieve the subscription key:

getsubscriptionkey -u <admin-login>

Replace <admin-login> with your actual SanerNow administrator login ID.

Step 5: Retrieve the API Key

After executing the above command, the system will generate an API key and save it in a ZIP file located at:

/usr/local/scaprepo/

Step 6: Extract the ZIP File

Navigate to the directory and extract the contents of the ZIP file to access the API key:

cd /usr/local/scaprepo/

unzip <zip-file-name>

⚠️ Authentication Tip

When making authenticated API calls, use your Saner CVEM admin login ID as the username along with the retrieved API key.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues during the API key generation process or require help integrating the API with your systems, please reach out to our support team. We’re here to assist you.