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Create an external credential vault record in RPA Hub

Create an external credential vault record in RPA Hub to register your external credential vault for further usage by the robot.

Before you begin

Familiarize yourself with the external credentials concepts. For more information, see External credential vault in RPA Hub.

Verify that you’ve completed the tasks that are related to configuring the external credentials in RPA Hub. For more information, see Steps to configure an external credential vault in RPA Hub.

Role required: sn_rpa_fdn.rpa_release_manager or sn_rpa_fdn.rpa_admin

About this task

An external credential vault is a secure storage system often used to store and manage sensitive information. For example, user names, passwords, and other access credentials for various applications, services, or systems.

To edit an existing external credential vault record, clear the Active check box.

You can’t deactivate an external credential vault record, if it’s associated with a published bot process.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > Robotic Process Automation > RPA Hub Workspace.

  2. Select the list icon (

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List icon.\).
  1. On the Lists tab, under Credential Management, select External Credential Vaults.

  2. Select New.

  3. On the External Credential Vault form, fill in the fields.

FieldDescription
NameUnique name of the external credential vault.For example, Demo CyberArk.
SubflowAssociated subflow that fetches the credentials from the external credential vault.Only published and active subflows are listed here, that aren't associated with any existing External Credential Vault record. Subflow and External Credential Vault names have a one-on-one mapping.
ActiveOption to activate the external credential vault.Clear the Active check box to edit an existing external credential vault record.
DescriptionBrief description of the external credential vault.
  1. Select Save.

  2. In the Activity and Compose fields, view the activity of the form, work notes, and additional comments.