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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Chef server credentials

Chef server credentials access chef integrations with the instance.

These fields are available on the Credentials form for Chef server type credentials. This information comes from the settings you configured when you performed Chef server installation.

FieldDescription
NameEnter a unique and descriptive name for this credential.
ActiveEnable or disable these credentials for use.
Admin NameProvide the administrator name that you created during Chef server installation.
Admin KeyEnter the RSA private key that the Chef server generated when you created the administrator.
Validator NameEnter the validator.
Validator KeyEnter the RSA private key that the Chef server generated when you created an organization.
Cert NameEnter the certification name.
Cert KeyEnter the certification key.