Configure targets with credential brokering
Configuring credential brokering for a target lets Boundary return the matching credential to a user automatically when they connect, instead of requiring them to look it up separately. Boundary supports brokering credentials from both static and Vault credential stores.
This page assumes you already have a target and a credential store configured; it covers only the step of associating a credential with that target for brokering.
Requirements
You must have an existing target available. To use brokered credentials to connect to a target that runs SSH, you must use a TCP target type.
You must have configured either a static credential store or a Vault credential store:
- To configure a static credential store, refer to Create static credential stores.
- To configure a Vault credential store and credential library, refer to Create Vault credential stores.
You must have a static credential saved in your static credential store or Vault credential store. The credential must correspond to the target you want to authenticate to.
Add brokered credentials to a target
Complete the following steps to configure credential brokering for a target:
- Log in to Boundary.
- Select Orgs on the navigation pane.
- Select your desired org.
- Select the project where your target resides.
- Click Targets on the navigation pane.
- Click on the target you want to configure for credential brokering.
- Click on the Brokered Credential tab.
- Click Managed and select Add Brokered Credential in the pull down menu.
- Do one of the following:
- If you are using a static credential store: Select the credential that corresponds to your target and click Add Brokered Credentials.
- If you are using a Vault credential store: Select the credential library that corresponds to your target and click Add Brokered Credentials.
More information
Refer to the following topics for more information: