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Obtain an Access Token for the Windows Agent

The Lacework agent requires a valid access token to successfully authenticate with the Lacework server (API endpoint). You can use the Lacework Console to create a new access token or use an existing access token.

Create a New Access Token​

To create a new access token in the Lacework Console:

  1. In the Lacework Console, select Settings > Configuration > Agents.
  2. Click + Add New.
  3. In the Name field, enter a unique name for the access token.
  4. In the Description field, you can optionally specify a description.
  5. Select Windows as the Operating System.
  6. Click Save to create your new access token for the Windows agent.
  7. Verify the new token in the Access Token list.
  8. Click the ... icon in the row for the new token and select Copy to copy the access token for use during the installation process.

Use an Existing Access Token​

To use an existing access token from the Lacework console:

  1. In the Lacework Console, select Settings > Configuration > Agents.
  2. View the list of access tokens and sort by OS type (either Windows or Linux) in the OS column.
  3. Select a Windows access token to use with your agent installation. An access token can be re-used for multiple agent installations.
  4. Click the ... icon in the row for the token and select Copy to copy the access token for use during the installation process.

You can also create an access token via the Lacework API. For information about accessing the Lacework API documentation, see Access the Lacework API.