Sumo Logic

Introduction

This guide explains how to authenticate the Sumo Logic connector in Swimlane using HTTP Basic Authentication. You will generate Sumo Logic API credentials, collect the required endpoint details, and configure the connector inside Swimlane Turbine.

Prerequisites

Sumo Logic Access Requirements

You must have permissions to:

Access the Sumo Logic account

Create and manage API access keys

Access Sumo Logic REST APIs

Required Credentials

During setup, you will collect:

Sumo Logic API Endpoint URL

Access ID

Access Key

Authentication Method Overview

The Sumo Logic connector supports HTTP Basic Authentication using an Access ID and Access Key. These credentials are generated within the Sumo Logic console and are required for all API requests.

Sumo Logic Setup

Take the following steps to generate Sumo Logic API credentials:

Navigate to Administration > Security > Access Keys.

Click Add Access Key.

Enter a name and optional IP restrictions.

Click Create.

Copy and securely store the Access ID and Access Key.

The Access Key value is shown only once and cannot be retrieved again.

Connector Configuration in Swimlane

Take the following steps to configure the connector:

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 Sumologic from the Asset type list.

Fill in the Asset Settings and Asset Input as shown:

Configuration – HTTP Basic Authentication

Field	Description	Required
url	Sumo Logic API endpoint URL	Yes
username	Access ID	Yes
password	Access Key	Yes
verify_ssl	Verify SSL certificate	No
http_proxy	Proxy configuration	No

Troubleshooting

401 Unauthorized

Invalid Access ID or Access Key

Access key has been deleted or rotated

403 Forbidden

Insufficient permissions for the API endpoint

Access restricted by IP allowlist

Connection or SSL Errors

Verify correct regional API endpoint

Adjust verify_ssl if required

Validate proxy configuration if used

You have successfully authenticated the Sumo Logic connector in Swimlane.