# Perimeter 81

## Connection Requirements

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### Domain

Enter the domain of your Perimeter 81 instance. This specifies the address where the platform is hosted.\
Default: **api.perimeter81.com**
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### API Key

This is the API Key to access the API of Perimeter 81. To generate and retrieve the key:

* Sign in to your Harmony SASE Admin Console with either the Admin or Manager role.
* Navigate to **Settings -> API Support**.
* At the top right corner, click **Generate New Key**.
* Enter the following details:
  * **Key Name:** Write a logical name to help you identify the Key later.
  * **Expiration Date:** Select a date for the Access Token to expire. Any API requests done after this date will be denied.
  * **Key Permissions:** Choose which Actions will be possible using this specific API Key. (For example: View list of users)
* Once you have created your key click the eye icon to reveal the key.
* Copy the token for further usage.

Reference: [Perimeter 81 API Key Generation](https://support.perimeter81.com/docs/api-3-old)
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It is important to perform a connection test to verify that the Perimeter 81 host can be successfully reached. Once the discovery process is complete, the connection details will be visible on the Assets page.
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