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Prerequisites to Configure the Palo Alto Networks XDR Cloud Collector

Before you configure the Palo Alto Networks XDR Cloud Collector, complete the following prerequisites:

  • Obtain the Cortex XDR API Key.

  • Obtain the Cortex XDR API Key ID.

  • Obtain the FQDN.

For more information, see Get Started with Cortex XDR APIs in the Palo Alto Networks documentation.

Obtain the Cortex XDR API Key, API Key ID, and FQDN

To use Cortex XDR APIs, generate API Key and API Key ID, and note the FQDN using the following steps.

  1. In Cortex XDR, navigate to Settings > Configurations > Integrations > API Keys.

  2. Select + New Key.

  3. Based on the security level Advanced or Standard, select the type of API Key you want to generate.

  4. If you want to define a time limit on the API key authentication, select Enable Expiration Date and set the expiration date and time.

  5. Provide description and select the level of access for the API key.

  6. Generate the API Key.

  7. Record the API key value required for authorization, and then click Done.

    Note

    The API key is displayed only once. Ensure that you record the API key before closing the notification.

  8. To obtain the Cortex XDR API Key ID, in the API Keys table, locate the ID field.

  9. Note the corresponding ID number. This value is used as the authentication token x-xdr-auth-id: {key_id} for API requests.

  10. Right-click the API key and select View Examples.

  11. Record the CURL Example URL. The example contains the unique FQDN - https://api-{fqdn}/public_api/v1/{name of api}/{name of call}/.