---
sourceDocument: Xanadu API Reference
sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/xanadu/api-reference

 Release :

    - xanadu

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Xanadu API Reference

ft:clusterId :

    - crapiref

bundleId :

    - crapiref

workflow :

    - Creator


---

# Enable mutual authentication

# Enable mutual authentication {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can configure a SOAP or REST message for mutual authentication using a protocol
profile.

## Before you begin

Role required: web_service_admin or admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem Web ServicesOutboundSOAP Message or REST Message.
2. Select a message record.
3. Select the Use mutual authentication check box.
4. In the Protocol profile field, select a protocol profile configured for mutual authentication.
5. Click Update.

*[\>]: and then