Obtaining connection values for IBM Planning Analytics

About this task

This topic provides instructions for obtaining the connection values for the IBM® Planning Analytics connector.

Tip: For detailed information about obtaining the API key, see Using API key-based authentication for IBM Planning Analytics as a Service with MCSP on the IBM Planning Analytics documentation page.

Procedure

  1. Log in to your IBM Planning Analytics account.
  2. Click your username on the IBM Planning Analytics Workspace home page, then click Manage API Keys.
  3. On the API Keys page, click Generate Key.
  4. Enter an API Key name and a Description.
  5. Click Create.
  6. When the key is successfully created, click Copy to clipboard and save the key in a secure manner. The API key is displayed for a brief time and is unrecoverable after the success notification closes.