REST API Administrator Account

In FortiNAC version 8.8.3 and higher, a FortiGate REST API Administrator key can be used in addition to the System Administrator Account. The API key allows FortiNAC to bypass the need to authenticate every time it connects, improving performance.

1. Navigate to System > Administrators

2. Click Create New > REST API Admin.

3. Configure the settings using the table below

   Username
   Comments
   Administrator Profile	(Read/Write access to all VDOM’s)
   Trusted Hosts	FortiNAC IP's to Trusted Hosts list (ip/mask)

4. Click OK. The New API key window opens.

5. Copy the key to the clipboard and click Close. Save the key for use in the FortiNAC configuration section.

Click OK.