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Overview

To authenticate with JumpCloud, you need:
  1. API Key - A key that grants Nango permission to interact with JumpCloud’s API resources and services.
This guide will walk you through obtaining your API Key within JumpCloud.

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Prerequisites:

  • You must have a valid JumpCloud Administrator account
  • Your account must have appropriate permissions to generate API keys

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Instructions:

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Step 1: Generate Your JumpCloud API Key

  1. Log in to the JumpCloud Admin Portal
  2. In the top-right corner, click on your account initials
  3. Select My API Key from the dropdown menu
  1. Click Generate New API Key to create a new API key
Important Security Notes:
  • Generating a new API key will revoke access to the current API key
  • This will render all existing integrations using the previous API key inaccessible
  • Only administrators with appropriate roles can access the API
  • Keep your API key secure and do not share it, as it grants full access to your JumpCloud instance

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Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your API Key:
  1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with JumpCloud
  2. Enter your API Key in the respective field
  3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated
You are now connected to JumpCloud and can access both v1 and v2 API endpoints.