Create an alias for a basic authentication credential for Cohesity storage system discovery

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  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Create an alias and add it to a basic authentication credential to discover Cohesity storage systems.

    Before you begin

    Verify you have a basic authentication account configured with proper permissions. For more information, see the Verify API permissions section in Cohesity storage system discovery.

    Role required: discovery_admin

    Procedure

    1. Create an alias.
      1. Navigate to Connections & Credentials > Connection & 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.
    2. Configure a basic authentication credential for the new alias.
      1. Navigate to Discovery > Credentials.
      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.
      6. Select Submit.
        For more information about Basic Auth Credentials form fields, see Basic authentication credentials.

    What to do next

    Create a serverless discovery schedule. For more information, see Create a serverless schedule for Cohesity storage system discovery.