TAUC

This guide includes instructions for generating API keys to connect TP-Link TAUC to Layer 9.

Prerequisites

• Access to TP-Link TAUC with administrator privileges
• API License enabled for TAUC (enable under “Licenses” and free tier is fine)
• Ability to create API keys in the TAUC dashboard

Step 1: Navigate to API Gateway

Navigate to the API Gateway section from the main menu.

Step 2: Create New API Key

Click the + Add button to create a new API key.

Step 3: Configure API Key

Enter a recognizable name in the API Client input field and select AK/SK as the Authentication Type.

Step 4: Configure API Permissions

Click the Template button in the top right corner.

Select the Self-Care Web Portal preset and click Apply.

Click Save to create the API key.

Step 5: Download Client Credentials

Click the key icon for the newly created key to download a zipped archive containing your credentials.

TAUC will separately send a password for the zipped archive to your email address.

Step 6: Share Credentials with Layer 9

Share the following with the Layer 9 team:

• The downloaded zip archive
• The password received via email