# Drata

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### Domain

The default API domain for Drata is `public-api.drata.com`.\
Use this domain unless your organization has a custom API endpoint.
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### API Token

To connect to Drata, you need an API token. Follow these steps:

* Go to the **Settings** page in Drata (bottom-left navigation → Settings).
* Select **API Keys**, then click **Create API Key**.
* Enter the required details:
  * **Name**: Choose a name for the API key (cannot be changed).
  * **Expiration Date**: Choose **12 months**, **Never**, or **Custom** (default: 12 months).
  * **Allowed IP Addresses** *(optional)*: Restrict usage to specific IP addresses, or leave empty to allow all sources.
  * **Scopes**:
    * *Custom*: Manually select specific scopes.
    * *All read*: Enable all current and future read permissions/scopes.
    * *All read and write*: Enable all current and future permissions/scopes.
* Save the key and store it securely. After selecting **Done**, the full API key will not be shown again.
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### Fetch Installed Software

Enable this option to fetch installed software information.\
\&#xNAN;*(default: **False**)*
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Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the Drata host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
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