Creating an API Client Through the Web Console

Before you begin

  • You must have the Manage API Clients permission to create Application Programming Interface (API) clients. See General Permissions.

About this task

Use this task to create and manage API client information for SOTI MobiControl. API credentials are needed when integrating it into your enterprise mobility workflows or partner applications through the use of Representational State Transfer (REST) APIs.

Creating an API client lets you:

  • Authenticate securely when connecting external applications or tools to SOTI MobiControl.

  • Automate administrative tasks by programming REST API calls.

  • Experiment with the REST API in an interactive environment.

Tip: If you have an on-premises SOTI MobiControl installation, you may also use the older method of creating an API client. See Creating an API Client Using the Command Prompt.

Procedure

  1. Sign in to the SOTI MobiControl web console. From the main menu, select Global Settings > Services > API Client.
  2. In the API Client screen, select the Add icon.
    Adding an API client.
  3. In the Add API Client panel, enter a Name for the new API client.
    Entering a name for the API client.
  4. Select Generate.
  5. The Add API Client screen shows the details of the newly created API client.
    Viewing the API client details.
    Note: SOTI MobiControl generates the client ID, client secret, and Password grant type. You cannot change them. Copy and securely store the client ID and client secret before closing the dialog. You cannot retrieve the client secret later.
  6. Select the OK button.

Results

SOTI MobiControl creates the API client and displays it in the API Client screen. Use the generated client ID and client secret to authenticate REST API requests.
Viewing the API Client section.