M2M users

Overview

M2M (Machine-to-Machine) users enable secure API integrations between Dataloy VMS and external systems. These automated users authenticate using client credentials rather than traditional username/password combinations, allowing systems to communicate without human intervention.

Access Requirements

To create and manage M2M users, you need one of the following roles:

• Administrator

• M2MProvisioning

Creating an M2M User

Step 1: Navigate to M2M Users

From the main menu, go to Setup → M2M users

The M2M users page displays all existing machine users with their names and Client IDs.

Step 2: Create New User

Click the "+" button in the top right corner to open the creation dialog.

Insert a username and necessary security groups.

Click Confirm to create the user.

Managing M2M Users

Viewing User Details

Click on any M2M user from the list to view and manage its configuration:

The detail view shows:

• M2M Name: The integration identifier

• Client ID: The unique identifier used for authentication

• Client Secret: The secure token (masked by default)

• Security Groups: Current permission assignments

• Business Units: Assigned business units

Sharing Credentials

Provide the following to your integration partner:

1. Client ID

2. Client Secret

3. Link to authentication documentation: Authentication & Authorization

Related Documentation

• Authentication & Authorization - Technical implementation details for API authentication

• Data Control - Managing business unit access restrictions