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:
Client ID
Client Secret
Link to authentication documentation: Authentication & Authorization
Related Documentation
Authentication & Authorization - Technical implementation details for API authentication
Data Control - Managing business unit access restrictions
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