AWS Signature V4 Scheme
Authentication Schemes and Credentials can be created, edit and applied directly within the relevant Edit Connector page under Enable Authentication.
AWS Signature V4 is a process that adds authentication information to AWS requests sent by HTTP. It requires security credentials which are username:password pairs.
Setting up an AWS authentication requires the following steps:
Create a username/password credential for AWS Signature V4.
Create an AWS Signature V4 Scheme.
Apply this scheme and credential to a Connector.
For more information on obtaining these credentials for an AWS Signature V4 account, see AWS Documentation.
To create an AWS Signature V4 scheme, follow these steps.
In a project, select Home > Auth. Scheme. Alternatively, to edit directly within a specific Connector configuration, go to Connectors > Edit Connector > Enable Authentication.
Click AWS Signature V4.
In the Create new Authentication Scheme page, enter the following information:
A descriptive name for the scheme to be used to identify it later
Enter a valid geographical region that supports Signature Version V4.
Enter the Amazon service to be accessed.
Click Create.
A list of authentication schemes will appear showing the new scheme.
Dismiss the confirmation dialog.
