# Device42

## Connection Requirements

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### IP

IP address of the Device42 host.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

Port number (optional, default: 443).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Client ID & Secret

Client ID & Secret that is generated from App. These fields should be generated with Device42 administrator.

{% hint style="info" %}
🔵 **Permissions**\
To successfully retrieve End Users, your API user must have at least view/read permissions for the End Users object in Device42. Also API user must have view/read permissions for the Devices to fetch devices.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Proxy

Proxy url. (optional)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Timeout

Amount of time that will be waited for API response. (default: 30)
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Is Secure?

Use SSL encryption.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ **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.
{% endhint %}


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