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# Create an alias for a basic authentication credential

# Create an alias for a basic authentication credential for IBM Flash System discovery {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create an alias for a basic authentication credential to run IBM Flash System discovery.

## Before you begin

* Verify you have a basic authentication account with read-only access configured on the IBM Flash System array.
* Verify that you have at least version 1.35.1 of Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns.
* Select the Application scope icon ![]() and verify that the scope is set to Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns. The pattern launcher only resolves credentials created in the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns scope.

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## About this task

The IBM Flash System pattern uses basic authentication credentials to authenticate with the storage system. The pattern exchanges the username and password for a session token, which it uses for all subsequent
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## Procedure

1. Create an alias.
   1. Navigate to AllConnections \& CredentialsConnection \& Credential Aliases.
   2. Select New.
   3. Enter a unique name for the alias and select Credential for the alias type in the Type field.
   4. Select Submit.
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2. Configure a basic authentication credential for the new alias.
   1. Navigate to DiscoveryCredentials.
   2. Select New.
   3. Select Basic Auth Credentials.
   4. Unlock the Credential alias field and select the alias you created.
   5. Configure the rest of the Basic Auth Credentials form fields.  
      For more information about Basic Auth Credentials form fields, see [Basic authentication credentials](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_BasicAuthCredentialsForm&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-security&ft:locale=en-US).
   6. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

Create a serverless discovery schedule. For more information, see [Create a serverless discovery schedule for IBM Flash System discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ESVW4wXwHsjUaaJmpw6y8Q "Create a serverless discovery schedule to run IBM Flash System storage discovery.").{#create-alias-basic-auth-cred-ibm-flash__create-alias-basic-auth-cred-ibm-flash-p-5}
**Related reference**   

* [IBM Flash System pattern-based discovery](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_xHHgtHv1R3YaBSqs0gHNQ "Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns finds IBM Flash System storage servers in your environment. Discovering some of these resources might require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.")

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