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# Configure an agent registration key

# Configure an agent registration key {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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Configure an agent registration key so that you can deploy MID-less Agent Client Collector. Deploying MID-less Agent Client Collector enables you to use the MID Server for more persistent resources.

## Before you begin

Install the plugins necessary for deploying MID-less Agent Client Collector, as described in [Agent Client Collector Installation](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/012KhsJorq5d~zoirdDc0w "You can install the Agent Client Collector on any supported host machine. The Agent Client Collector connects to a MID Server using the HTTP/S protocol, and the connection remains active after being established. One MID Server may handle several agents simultaneously, while a single agent works with one MID Server at a time and switches to a different MID Server when necessary to provide failover protection.").

Role required: agent_client_collector_admin

## About this task

The Cleanup Agent Registration Keys scheduled job runs daily and deletes expired registration keys. The length of time for which a registration key is valid is controlled by the
sn_agent.registration_key_validity.days property, based on when the key was created. The amount of time that the customer is notified prior to upcoming key expiration is controlled by the
sn_agent.registration_key_notification.days property. For details on these properties, see [Agent Client Collector Framework configuration properties](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/JuuaVzKeIn5e5IarG5kkgQ "Description of the properties that determine the behavior of Agent Client Collector Framework configuration.").

If a key's expiration date is approaching, create a new registration key and enter it into any existing automation jobs to prevent registration outage.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAgent Client CollectorDeploymentAgent Registration Key.
2. Select New.
3. In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for the registration key.
4. **Optional:** To receive notifications when a registration key is soon to expire, select a group with a valid email address in the Ownership Group field.
5. Select Submit.
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## Result

The new agent registration key is ready to use for installation.

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