# Credentials

* [Add/Edit Credential](#add-edit-credential)
* [Reuse Token in Test Connection](#reuse-token-in-test-connection)
* [Server Health Checkup](#server-health-check-up)

## Add/Edit Credential

From the Credentials section on the systems page, click on **Add New Credential** to create new credential details: 

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Provide the following fields:&#x20;

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="186.5">Field Name</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Field Name</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>Name</td><td>Enter a suitable name for your Credential details</td></tr><tr><td>Hostname</td><td><p>Enter your system URL in the format.</p><p><code>https://www.domainname.com</code></p></td></tr><tr><td>Timezone</td><td>Select the target system server timezone. This will be used to fetch data based on the respective timezone.</td></tr><tr><td>Secure Keys</td><td>Provide secure keys depending on the system chosen</td></tr></tbody></table>

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*Do not include a slash at the end while providing Hostname*
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Click on **Submit** to save the credential details. Once added, [test the connection](#test-connection) to ensure that proper credential details are provided.

## Reuse Token in Test Connection

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*Test connection is used to validate the provided credentials by making an authorized connection to the target system.*
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When the test connection button is clicked, DCKAP Integrator generates a token and reuses it. This token can be reused till it's valid. Users have the ability to test with a fresh token or with an existing token.

* Test with Fresh Token: DCKAP Integrator will generate a new token for testing the connection.
* Test with Existing Token: DCKAP Integrator will use the previously generated token for testing the connection with the system.&#x20;

## Server Health Check-up

The Server Health Check-up is used to check the status of the server (Available or Down) by pinging the server at regular intervals. If the server is down/not available during the ping, DCKAP Integrator will notify the Project Owner and Admin via email.

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Click `Configure` in the respective credential row in the credentials section.

Provide the values to the below fields

* Checker Status: Setting this to Yes will enable the Server Health Check-up.
* Ping Interval: The frequency of checkups