About API keys
A NetBackup API key is a pre-authenticated token that identifies a NetBackup user to NetBackup RESTful APIs. The user can use the API key in an API request header when a NetBackup API requires authentication. NetBackup audits operations that are performed with that key with the full identity of the user.
Table: How users can manage and view API keys using the web UI and the APIs
User | RBAC role or permissions | Create and manage API keys | View API keys | Interfaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NetBackup security administrator | Security administrator role | All users | All users | Web UI, APIs |
NetBackup RBAC user | Manage API Keys | All users | All users | Web UI, APIs |
NetBackup RBAC user | View API Keys | Self | All users | Web UI, APIs |
Other NetBackup authenticated user | No RBAC role or API key permissions | Self | Self | APIs |
See User identity in the audit report.
See Add access for a user through access rules.
See the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide for information on using API keys with the bpnbat command.