# Apache Cloud Stack

## Connection Requirements

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### IP

Enter the IP address of your Apache Cloudstack instance.
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### Port

Specify the port number for the connection. This field is optional and defaults to 8080.
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### API Key and Secret Key

You will need to generate an API Key and Secret Key to authenticate the connection. Follow these steps to create them:

* Log in to Apache Cloudstack as the "admin" user.
* Navigate to the Accounts section.
* Select a user within the account and click on View User.
* Click on Generate Key and copy both the API Key and Secret Key.
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### Proxy

Proxy URL (optional).
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### SSL

Choose whether to use SSL for secure connections. By default, the connection is unencrypted, but you can enable SSL for added security.
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⚠️ **Attention**

Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the host. When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
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