Chapter 7. Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform credential
The Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform credential type can connect to automation controller through the use of an automation controller URL and a username and password. After you have created this credential type, it can be attached to a rulebook and used to run rulebook activations.
7.1. Setting up a Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform credential
You can create a Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform credential type to run your rulebook activations.
Prerequisites
- You have created a user.
- You have obtained the URL and the credentials to access automation controller.
Procedure
- Log in to the Ansible Automation Platform.
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From the navigation panel, select
. - Click .
Insert the following:
- Name
- Insert the name.
- Description
- This field is optional.
- Organization
- Click the list to select an organization or select Default.
- Credential type
Click the list and select Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform.
NoteWhen you select the credential type, the Type Details section is displayed with fields that are applicable for the credential type you chose.
In the required Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform field, enter your automation controller URL.
NoteFor Event-Driven Ansible controller 2.5 with automation controller 2.4, use the following example: https://<your_controller_host>
For Ansible Automation Platform 2.5, use the following example: https://<your_gateway_host>/api/controller/
- Enter a valid Username and Password or Oauth Token.
- Click .
After you create this credential, you can use it for configuring your rulebook activations.
