# Sophos EP

## Connection Requirements

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{% step %}

### API Domain

The API Access URL Address provided.
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{% step %}

### X-API-Key

* Log in to the Sophos Central Admin, click Global Settings > API Token Management.
* Click Add Token, select a Token Name and click Save. The API Token Summary for this token will be displayed.
* Copy the following information:
  * API Access URL
  * X-Api-Key
  * Authorization
    {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Authorization

Authorization from Sophos Central with.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### SSL

Use SSL for connection (optional, default: Encrypted).
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
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 %}