# Creating and Managing API Credentials in the Upwind Console for Cloud Security (Beta)

The Upwind Cloud Security Connector is currently in development and may be expanded with additional capabilities in the future.

## 1. Introduction

The Upwind Cloud Security Provider uses OAuth 2.0 client credentials for authentication, and requires a Client ID, Client Secret, Organization ID, and Region.

## 2. Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

- Access to the Upwind Console
- Permission to create API credentials
- Your Upwind organization ID
- Your Upwind region, which must be one of `US`, `EU`, or `ME`


## 3. Creating API Credentials

### Step 1: Access the Upwind Console

- Log in to the Upwind Console.


### Step 2: Generate API Credentials

1. Click **Settings**.
2. Click **Credentials**.
3. Click **Generate Credentials**.
4. Select **API** and choose the desired permission scope, either **Global Scope** or **Custom**.
5. Generate the credentials and copy the **Client ID** and **Client Secret**.
6. Click **Save**.


## 4. Configure the Integration

Create your integration by supplying the following configuration values.

| Integration Parameter | Description |
|  --- | --- |
| Organization ID | Your Upwind organization ID, used in the Upwind API path. |
| Region | The Upwind region used to determine the OAuth audience for token requests. Supported values are `US`, `EU`, and `ME`. |
| Client ID | The OAuth 2.0 Client ID generated in the Upwind Console. |
| Client Secret | The OAuth 2.0 Client Secret generated in the Upwind Console. |