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

Overview

This article provides step-by-step instructions for generating an API key from your on-premises Saner CVEM (Ancor) application server. The API key is essential for authenticating API requests to the Saner CVEM platform, enabling secure integration with other systems or automation workflows.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

• Access to the Saner CVEM application server

• Administrator credentials for the Saner CVEM platform

Steps to Generate the API Key

Step 1: Log in to the Saner CVEM Server

Connect to the Saner CVEM (Ancor) application server using your preferred method, such as:

• SSH: For remote access

• Direct console access: For local server access

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 following command:

ancor-cli

Step 4: Navigate to Account Management

Enter the account management module:

accountmgmt

Retrieve the subscription key by executing:

getsubscriptionkey -u <admin-login>

Replace <admin-login> with your Saner CVEM administrator login ID.

Step 5: Retrieve the API Key

After running the above command, the system generates an API key and saves it in a ZIP file located at:

/usr/local/scaprepo/

Step 6: Extract the ZIP File

Navigate to the directory and extract the ZIP file to access your 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

• Use the retrieved API key as the password

This ensures secure access when interacting with the Saner CVEM APIs.

Need Assistance?

If you encounter any issues during the API key generation process or require help integrating the API with your systems, please contact our support team. We are happy to assist you and ensure smooth integration.