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Create an Auth Method

An Auth Method defines how an application or user authenticates with Vault to obtain a Secret access token. FPT Key Vault supports AppRole-type Auth Methods, suited for machine-to-machine authentication.

  1. On Key Vault Management, select the Key Vault to add an Auth Method to.

    Key Vault Management list screen

  2. Open the Access tab and click Create.

    Access tab with Create button

  3. On the Create New Auth Method screen, enter the required information:

    • Mount Point: The partition storing Secret information for the authentication method.
    • Type: Select App Role.

    Create New Auth Method form with Mount Point and Type fields

  4. Click Create to finish. The system sends a confirmation message and creates the new Auth Method.

    Auth Method list after successful creation

note

The system always creates a default Auth Method with type Token. This Auth Method cannot be deleted.

Last updated on by Dang Tran