# GlobalSign

## Connection Requirements

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{% step %}

### IP

IP address that you want to connect to. Requests will be sent to this address.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Port

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

{% step %}

### API Key and API Secret

* Go to <https://atlas.globalsign.com/register> to register for an Atlas account. You will need to validate your email address.
* Once logged in, enter your business information and select if the account is for your organization or others. In most cases, choose for your organization.
* Your GlobalSign Account Manager will send you a service quote through the portal. After accepting it, create an Atlas Identity, which will be sent for vetting.
* After vetting, generate your API credentials. This links your Identity and Service. Save the credentials securely.
* Generate your mTLS certificate and store it in a secure location.
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### Is Secure?

Enable this option if the connection will be established over HTTPS.
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{% hint style="warning" %}
⚠️ Important Notice\
Certificate retrieval is limited to a 30-day time window. You cannot retrieve certificates older than 30 days.\
Reference: [GlobalSign Atlas API Documentation](https://www.globalsign.com/en/resources/apis/api-documentation/globalsign_atlas_certificate_management_api.html#stats_issued_get)
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{% hint style="info" %}
⚠️ 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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