Akamai

Introduction

This guide explains how to authenticate the Akamai connector in Swimlane using Akamai EdgeGrid Authentication. You will generate API credentials in Akamai Control Center, collect the required identifiers, and configure the connector inside Swimlane.

Prerequisites

Akamai Access Requirements

You must have permissions in Akamai Control Center to:

Create and manage API credentials

Assign API access scopes

Access Akamai EdgeGrid credentials

Required Credentials

During setup, you will collect:

Client Token

Access Token

Client Secret

API Host (xxxx.luna.akamaiapis.net)

Authentication Method Overview

The Akamai connector uses EdgeGrid Authentication. EdgeGrid secures API requests by cryptographically signing each request using a Client Token, Access Token, and Client Secret.

Akamai Setup

Take the following steps to create EdgeGrid API credentials:

Navigate to Identity and Access Management > API Clients.

Click Create API Client.

Select the required APIs and assign appropriate permissions.

Provide a client name and description.

Complete the API client creation process.

Copy the generated EdgeGrid credentials.

Connector Configuration in Swimlane

From the left-hand navigation pane, click ORCHESTRATION and click Assets. Asset homepage opens.

Click the plus icon to open the Configure your Connector Asset window.

Select Akamai from the Asset type list.

Fill in the Asset Settings and Asset Input as shown:

Configuration – EdgeGrid Authentication

Authenticates using Akamai EdgeGrid credentials.

Field	Description	Required	Example
url	Akamai API host	Yes	akab-xxxx.luna.akamaiapis.net
client_token	EdgeGrid client token	Yes	akab-client-token
access_token	EdgeGrid access token	Yes	akab-access-token
client_secret	EdgeGrid client secret	Yes	********
verify_ssl	Verify SSL certificate	Optional	true
http_proxy	Proxy configuration	Optional	http://proxy:8080

Click Create.

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized Occurs when credentials are invalid or revoked. Fix: Regenerate EdgeGrid credentials and update the asset.

403 Forbidden Occurs when API permissions are insufficient. Fix: Verify permissions assigned to the API client.

SSL Errors Occurs due to certificate validation issues. Fix: Adjust verify_ssl if required.

You have successfully authenticated the Akamai connector in Swimlane using EdgeGrid Authentication.