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title: AlienVault Open Threat Exchange
slug: authentication-guides/alienvault-open-threat-exchange
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createdAt: 2026-01-19T20:59:08.629Z
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# Introduction

This guide tells you how to authenticate the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange connector in Swimlane using API Key Authentication.

You will create an AlienVault Open Threat Exchange account, obtain an API key, and configure the connector in Swimlane.

# Prerequisites

## AlienVault Open Threat Exchange Access Requirements

You must have access to an active AlienVault Open Threat Exchange account with permission to view and use API keys.

## Required Credentials

During setup, you will collect:

- OTX API Key
- API Endpoint URL

# AlienVault Open Threat Exchange Setup

Take the following steps to register for AlienVault Open Threat Exchange and obtain an API key:

1. Navigate to the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange website at [https://otx.alienvault.com/](https://otx.alienvault.com/).
2. Create a new account or sign in with an existing account.
3. After signing in, navigate to your account settings.
4. Locate the **OTX API Key** section.
5. Copy and save the API key. This value will be used when configuring the Swimlane asset.

# Connector Configuration in Swimlane

Take the following steps to configure the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange connector asset in Swimlane:

1. Log in to Turbine.
2. From the left-hand navigation pane, click **ORCHESTRATION** and click **Assets**.
3. Click the **plus** icon to create a new asset.
4. Select **AlienVault Open Threat Exchange **from the **Asset Type** list.
5. Fill in the **Asset Settings** and **Asset Input** fields as per the following:

## Configuration Parameters

| **Parameter** | **Description**                                       | **Requirement** |
| ------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- | --------------- |
| url           | API endpoint URL for AlienVault Open Threat Exchange  | Required        |
| X-OTX-API-KEY | API key obtained from AlienVault Open Threat Exchange | Required        |
| verify\_ssl   | Enable or disable SSL certificate verification        | Optional        |
| http\_proxy   | Optional proxy configuration                          | Optional        |

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# Troubleshooting

If authentication fails:

- Ensure the API key is valid and copied correctly.
- Verify the API endpoint URL is correct.
- Confirm SSL verification settings match your environment.
- Check proxy configuration if requests are routed through a proxy.

You have successfully authenticated the AlienVault Open Threat Exchange connector in Swimlane.