Expel Workbench

introduction this guide explains how to authenticate the expel workbench connector in swimlane using http bearer token authentication you will obtain an api key from expel, collect the required endpoint information, and configure the connector inside swimlane turbine prerequisites expel access requirements you must have an active expel workbench tenant permission to request api access through your expel engagement manager required credentials during setup, you will collect api key api base url expel workbench setup take the following steps to obtain an api key from expel contact your expel engagement manager request an api key for expel workbench api v2 access confirm the api base url for your tenant (for example https //workbench expel io) store the api key securely authentication method overview http bearer token authentication this connector authenticates using a static api token provided by expel you will need api key api base url connector configuration in swimlane log in to turbine 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 expel workbench from the asset type list fill in the asset settings and asset input as shown configuration – api key authentication field description required url expel workbench api base url required token expel workbench api key required verify ssl enable or disable ssl verification optional http proxy proxy configuration optional click create troubleshooting 401 unauthorized occurs when api key is invalid or expired api key copied incorrectly fix request a new api key from expel verify the token value pasted into swimlane 403 forbidden occurs when api key does not have sufficient permissions fix confirm api scope with expel engagement manager connection errors occurs when incorrect api base url network or proxy misconfiguration fix verify api url validate proxy and ssl settings you have successfully authenticated the expel workbench connector in swimlane and can now automate alert and investigation workflows