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 Self-Registration
Traditional client authorization methods often rely on manually creating users and sharing passwords, which introduces security vulnerabilities and administrative overhead. The Client Registry solves this by:
Eliminating the need to manually distribute credentials.
Enabling secure, automated credential exchange in the background.
Providing administrator oversight while minimizing manual intervention.
Supporting certificate-based authentication for enhanced security.
Self-Registration Methods
Self-Registration Method
Advantages
Self-Registering Clients via REST API
• 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
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Self-Registering MQTT Clients
• Works with any standard MQTT or HTTP client
• The client can generate random passwords automatically
• Simple process for basic device integration
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