# Authorizing Astera's Server APIs

Follow the steps below to learn how to authenticate Astera's Server APIs.

1. Right-click on the server name in *Server Explorer > Server Connections > DEFAULT > HTTPS://(ServerName):9260*.

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2. A wizard will appear with the Astera *Server API Path*. Click on the copy icon located at the bottom-left of the wizard to copy it.

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A message will appear to confirm that the text has been copied successfully. Click *OK*.

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## **Importing APIs in Astera**

1. Click the *Import API* option in the REST API Browser and paste the Astera Server API path in the *URL* box. Then click *OK*.

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**Note:** Check the “*Ignore certificate errors over HTTP/SSL*” option to avoid any certification barriers.
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2. A wizard will appear, notifying you about the created shared action file. Click *Yes* to set it up.

You can also click on the .sact file in Project Explorer to configure the authentication settings.

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The *REST API Browser* will be populated with Astera's Server APIs, which you can use in your dataflow.

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3. Right-click on the *Centerprise\_Server* object and select *Properties*.

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This will open the *REST Connection* screen. Select the *Security Type* as *Bearer Token*, as Astera Server APIs use *Bearer Token* authentication.

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Provide the *User Name*, *Password*, and *Token URL* for Bearer Token. Then click *Request Token* to generate a token, and click *OK*. Press Ctrl+S to save changes in the shared action file.

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**Note:** You will have to regenerate the token if the validity period has expired.
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4. Now, drag-and-drop the */api/ServerInfo* from the REST API Browser to make a GET request.

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5. Right-click on the object’s header and select *Preview Output*.

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This is how your output would look like:

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This concludes working with Astera's Server API in Astera.