Client Registry

Secure self-registration for simplified device management.

The Client Registry in Connectware provides a secure, automated mechanism for registering new clients, users, and hardware devices without manually handling credentials.

Instead of manually adding users through the Admin UI, this self-registration process allows clients to register themselves or be automatically registered when they connect to Connectware. This eliminates security risks associated with pre-shared credentials while reducing administrative overhead.

Advantages of the Client Registry

Traditional client authorization methods often rely on manually creating users and sharing passwords, which introduces security vulnerabilities and administrative overhead. The Client Registry solves these challenges by:

• Eliminating the need to manually distribute credentials.

• Enabling secure, automated credential exchange in the background.

• Supporting both simple MQTT clients and sophisticated REST API clients.

• Providing administrator oversight while minimizing manual intervention.

• Supporting certificate-based authentication for enhanced security.

Client Registration Methods

You can register clients in Connectware via the REST API with advanced configuration settings or register MQTT clients with minimal configuration requirements. Both methods ensure secure credential exchange without manual password sharing.

Registration Method	Advantages
REST API registration	• Support for certificate signing requests (CSR) • Ability to request specific roles and permissions • Enhanced control over client configuration • Suitable for distributed Connectware agents and advanced clients
MQTT client registration	• Works with any standard MQTT client • No custom code is required on the client side • The client can generate random passwords automatically • Simple process for basic device integration