The API Credentials in AssetIT allow administrators to securely integrate AssetIT with external systems using REST APIs.
For full API usage details, refer to the official documentation: API Documentation.
Important Note:
Please ensure that you use the correct API documentation URL based on your data residency. The base URL will vary depending on your region:
Managing API Credentials:
To manage credentials:
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Go to ⚙️ Settings >
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You'll see a list of existing credentials, showing:
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Owner – User who generated the key
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Client ID – Public identifier used in authentication
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Client Secret – Private key (hidden by default)
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Created At / Updated At – For tracking and auditing
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Actions – Options such as regenerate and delete
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Each user can only generate 1 API key for a single instance. In case of need for a new API key for another instance, please remove the existing one.
Deploying Your API Credentials:
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Step 1: After creating the API key in AssetIT, copy the ID and passcode.
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Step 2: Navigate to the Authentication section of the API documentation.
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Step 3: Click “Try it out” in the Authentication section
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Step 4: Input the previously copied ID and passcode, then click Execute.
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Step 5: After executing step 2, the system will provide an Authentication Token as a response.
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Step 6: Copy the token and paste it to the Authorize button or any locker icon as per your reference.
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Step 7: It's crucial to prepend the token with "JWT " (including a space after JWT) to activate its functionality properly. Click Authorize to finish.
Exclusive Admin Rights: Only administrators have the authority to create and manage API credentials.