Authentication

Web services authentication is needed if you create a dedicated account to represent the external system that integrates with Open Bounty School via Web services. This (non-human) user will then need all required permissions to act on behalf of the external system.

Other forms of authentication such as manual or e-mail-based self-registration cannot be used, as it should not be possible for a human to log in with this account.

Open-BankID authentication is therefore used for web services authentication.

When you have decided you need to enable Web services authentication, do the following:

• From Site administration > Plugins > Authentication > Manage authentication, enable Web services authentication.

• Go through the detailed process in Site administration > Server > Web services > Overview.

Web services enable external systems of E-tenant organisations to log in to Digital Campus and perform operations.

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A security key or token enables other systems to access Digital Campus securely. A security key may be used for secure RSS feeds or web services.

A user can obtain a security key via the Preferences link of the user menu top right and then entering the key in an external application accessing Digital Campus.

Web service tokens are read-once. Once used they are no longer available. If you forget it or need it, you can create a new one.