Create a credential for the IBMTranslation alias

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • Authorize actions of the IBM Watson Language Translator Service spoke by creating a credential for the IBM connection and credential alias.

    Before you begin

    Role required: admin

    About this task

    Important:
    IBM has announced the deprecation of the IBM Watson Translator Service for IBM Cloud in all regions. As of June 10, 2023, the Language Translator tile will be removed from the IBM Cloud Platform for new customers; only existing customers will be able to access the product. As of June 10, 2024, the service will reach its End of Support date. As of December 10, 2024, the service will be withdrawn entirely and will no longer be available to any customers. For more information, see https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/language-translator?topic=language-translator-release-notes.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Connections & Credentials > Credentials.
    2. Click New.
    3. Select Basic Auth Credentials.
    4. In the Basic Auth Credentials form, fill the fields.
      Table 1. Basic Auth Credentials form fields
      Field Description
      Name Identifier of the credential.
      Order Sequence in which the credential is applied.
      User name User name to identify the connection. Enter apikey.
      Password Unique key provided by IBM to confirm the connection.
      Active Option to activate the credential for use.
      Credential alias Alias to use the credential.
    5. Select Submit.