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# Connect Absolute Software with API Key (JWS HS256) – StackOne Hub

> Link a Absolute Software account in the StackOne Hub using API Key (JWS HS256). End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using Absolute Software actions.

<Warning>You must be signed in as a user with the Manage permission for API Credentials. Token permissions cannot be modified after creation. Contact your Absolute administrator if you do not have access.</Warning>

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  <h2>Select your API region</h2>

  <p>Your API region corresponds to the URL you use to sign in to the Secure Endpoint Console.</p>

  <ul>
    <li>Check your browser address bar when signed in to the Secure Endpoint Console</li>
    <li>If you sign in at `cc.absolute.com`, select <strong>Global</strong></li>
    <li>If you sign in at `cc.us.absolute.com`, select <strong>US</strong></li>
    <li>If you sign in at `cc.eu2.absolute.com`, select <strong>EU</strong></li>
    <li>If you sign in at `cc.in1.absolute.com`, select <strong>India</strong></li>
    <li>If you sign in at `cc.fr1.absolutegov.com`, select <strong>France Gov</strong></li>
  </ul>
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  <h2>Create a symmetric API token</h2>

  <p>Generate a Token ID and Secret Key using symmetric signing (HS256) in the Absolute Secure Endpoint Console.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Sign in to the Secure Endpoint Console">
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        <p>Sign in to your <a href="https://cc.absolute.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Absolute Secure Endpoint Console</a>.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>If your organization uses a regional instance, sign in at the appropriate URL (e.g., `cc.us.absolute.com`, `cc.eu2.absolute.com`, `cc.in1.absolute.com`, or `cc.fr1.absolutegov.com`)</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Start creating the token">
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        <p>Click <strong>Create API token</strong> from the console.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>In <strong>Add title</strong>, enter a name for the token (e.g., `StackOne Integration`)</li>
          <li>Optionally click the field under the title and enter a <strong>Description</strong></li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Select symmetric signing and configure">
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        <p>Select <strong>Generate Token</strong> to use symmetric signing (HS256).</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Click the <strong>Expiration date</strong> field and set an expiration date (up to 1 year). If not set, it defaults to 90 days</li>
          <li>You can enter a date in `YYYY-MM-DD` format, use the calendar picker, or select a predefined range</li>
          <li>Under <strong>Permissions</strong>, select <strong>View</strong>, <strong>Manage</strong>, and <strong>Other Actions</strong> for each permission required for your use case</li>
          <li>For full access, scroll to the bottom of the Permissions section and click <strong>Select All</strong></li>
          <li>Click <strong>Save</strong>.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Copy the Token ID and Secret Key">
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        <p>In the <strong>Token Key Details</strong> section, capture both credential values and store securely for use later.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Click in the <strong>Token ID</strong> field or click <strong>Copy</strong> beside it and paste to a secure location</li>
          <li>Click in the <strong>Secret key</strong> field or click <strong>Copy</strong> beside it and paste to a secure location</li>
          <li>Alternatively, click <strong>Download Token</strong> to save a `.token` file containing both values (open with a text editor)</li>
          <li>Warning: if you close this dialog before copying or downloading, the Secret Key cannot be retrieved later. You would need to delete the token and create a new one</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/guides/accounts-section#linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>API Region</strong></li>
        <li><strong>Token ID</strong></li>
        <li><strong>Secret Key</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/guides/accounts-section">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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