You must establish a connection for data transfer between your HTTP ports in use and the HTTP server before adding devices.
Before you begin
What you should know
- The HTTP server is installed and hosted by the plugin role when you select the HTTP server protocols during plugin installation.
- HTTP requests are made using an API key. The key is a HTTP server identifier that is generated when you create the HTTP connector and must be kept secret to protect your system against malicious users.
- Data that is sent through HTTP requests can be used to raise events, trigger alarms, and so on.
Procedure
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Click Add HTTP connector (
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In the Add HTTP connector dialog box, do the following:
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Click Copy to clipboard (
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copy the API key.
IMPORTANT: The API key is what identifies your HTTP server and is required by all devices (HTTP clients) to connect to the plugin role (HTTP server). For security reasons, this key is not saved in any registry or database. You cannot access the API key after you close this dialog box. Keep it in a safe place. You need it every time you add an HTTP device to your system.
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Click Copy to clipboard (