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title: Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR
slug: authentication-guides/palo-alto-networks-cortex-xsoar
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createdAt: 2026-04-28T10:50:30.794Z
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# Introduction

This guide tells you how to authenticate the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR connector in Swimlane using API Key authentication. You will generate an API key in Cortex XSOAR, collect required identifiers, and configure the connector in Swimlane.

# Prerequisites

## Cortex XSOAR Access Requirements

You must have Cortex XSOAR permissions to:

- Access the Cortex XSOAR platform
- Create API keys
- Assign roles and permissions
- View integration settings

## Required Credentials

During setup, you will collect:

- FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name)
- API Key
- API Key ID

## Authentication Method Overview

The Cortex XSOAR connector supports API Key Authentication (API Key + API Key ID).

### Cortex XSOAR Setup

Take the following steps to generate an API Key:

1. Log in to Cortex XSOAR.
2. Navigate to Settings & Info > Settings > Integrations > API Keys.
3. Click + New Key.
4. Select the API Key type (Standard or Advanced).
5. Optionally enable expiration and set a date.
6. Assign a Role or select Custom permissions.
7. Click Save.
8. Copy the API Key and store it securely.

Take the following steps to obtain API Key ID:

1. Navigate to Settings & Info > Settings > Integrations > API Keys.
2. Locate your created API key.
3. Copy the ID value associated with the API key.

Take the following steps to obtain FQDN:

1. Navigate to the API Keys section.
2. Select your API key.
3. Click Copy URL.
4. Extract the FQDN from the copied URL.

# Connector configuration 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 open the **Configure your Connector Asset** window.
4. Select Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR from the **Asset type list**.
5. Fill in the **Asset Settings **and **Asset Input **as shown below.

## Configuration – API Key Authentication

| **Field**    | **Description**                    | **Required/Optional** |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------- | --------------------- |
| fqdn         | Cortex XSOAR instance FQDN         | Required              |
| api\_key     | Cortex XSOAR API Key               | Required              |
| api\_key\_id | Cortex XSOAR API Key ID            | Required              |
| verify\_ssl  | Enable or disable SSL verification | Optional              |
| http\_proxy  | Optional proxy configuration       | Optional              |

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# Troubleshooting

If authentication fails:

- Verify API key and API key ID are correct
- Ensure API key has required permissions
- Check if API key has expired
- Validate FQDN format and accessibility
- Check SSL or proxy configurations

You have successfully authenticated the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR connector in Swimlane.

**Sources**

- Cortex XSOAR API Documentation: [https://xsoar.pan.dev/](https://xsoar.pan.dev/)