# FortiGate Cloud

## Connection Requirements

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### Domain

The global domain of FortiGate Cloud.

> 🔵 **Default:**\
> <https://www.forticloud.com>
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### API Key

FortiGate Cloud API supports authentication via **IAM API Users**.\
To obtain the API key:

* Log in to the **FortiCloud IAM Portal** with your account credentials.
* Create an **IAM API User** and set **Admin** permissions for FortiGate Cloud.
* Download the API credentials (**API Key**).
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### Client ID

FortiGate Cloud API supports authentication via **IAM API Users**.\
To obtain the Client ID:

* Log in to the **FortiCloud IAM Portal** with your account credentials.
* Create an **IAM API User** and set **Admin** permissions for FortiGate Cloud.
* Download the API credentials (**Client ID**).
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### Password

FortiGate Cloud API supports authentication via **IAM API Users**.\
To obtain the password:

* Log in to the **FortiCloud IAM Portal** with your account credentials.
* Create an **IAM API User** and set **Admin** permissions for FortiGate Cloud.
* Download the API credentials (**Password**).
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### HTTPS Proxy

IP address and port of the HTTPS proxy server. *(optional)*
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⚠️ **Attention**\
Please perform a **connection test** to ensure there is a valid connection to the FortiGate Cloud host.\
When the discovery operation is finalized, you will be able to see the details on the **Assets** page.
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