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View or Set the Agent Authentication Key

If you are a CA User Activity Reporting Module Administrator, you can set the agent authentication key or view the current setting.

To view or set the agent authentication key

1. Click the Administration tab and then click the Log Collection subtab.

   The Log Collection Explorer displays in the left pane.

2. Select the Agent Explorer folder.

   A toolbar appears in the main pane.

3. Click Agent Authentication Key.
4. Take one of the following actions:
   • Record the configured name so you have it ready to enter during agent installation.
   • Set or reset it by entering and confirming the agent authentication key to be used for the agent installation.

   Note: The default value is: This_is_default_authentication_key.

5. Click Save.