Configure Credentials

Create Credentials

You can specify credentials that are shared among a group of devices instead of manually entering this information for each device. Creating credentials allows multiple routers in a production environment to leverage a single login credential. This login credential may be defined in an external authentication service such as TACACS+ or RADIUS.

Procedure

Step 1

In the main window, click Configure > Credentials.

Step 2

Click Add Credential.

Step 3

Enter a name for the credential, select the credential type, and complete the required fields.

Step 4

Click Save.

You can now apply this credential to devices you have added.

Edit Credentials

You can edit previously created credentials.

Procedure

Step 1

In the main window, click Configure > Credentials.

Step 2

Click the name of the credential you want to edit.

Step 3

Click Edit.

Step 4

Make the required changes, then click Save.

Step 5

To link devices to this credential, click Link Devices.

The credential updates with the changes you made.

Link Devices to a Credential

You can link previously added devices to a credential group, which overwrites any previously assigned credential for the selected devices.

Procedure

Step 1

In the main window, click Configure > Credentials.

Step 2

Click the name of the credential to which you want to link devices.

Devices for which you can link to the selected credential are displayed. If the specified credential isn't valid for the device, the device doesn't appear in the list.

Step 3

Click Link Devices.

Step 4

Select one or more devices to link to the credential, then click Link.