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# Create an alias for a basic authentication credential

# Create a basic authentication credential alias for NetApp SolidFire discovery {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated May 31, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create an alias and add it to a basic authentication credential to discover NetApp SolidFire clusters.

## Before you begin

Verify that a basic authentication account is configured with SolidFire Cluster Admin credentials and includes the following permissions:

* read
* clusterAdmins
* reporting
* drives
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Role required: discovery_admin

## Procedure

1. Create an alias.
   1. Navigate to Connections \& 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, see [Basic authentication credentials](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_BasicAuthCredentialsForm&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-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 NetApp SolidFire discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/uaFUOTxuP6sveEukMoR7hQ "Set up a dedicated serverless discovery schedule for NetApp SolidFire cluster and node discovery.").
**Related reference**   

* [NetApp SolidFire storage system discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/Hb7W25ghoQJ8iNmPq40DzA "ServiceNow Discovery uses the NetApp SolidFire storage system discovery pattern to find clusters and nodes on the SolidFire storage system. Discovering some of these resources may require updating to the latest version of the Discovery and Service Mapping Patterns application from the ServiceNow Store.")

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