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# Create an applicative credential alias for NSX-T cluster discovery

# Create an applicative credential alias for NSX-T cluster discovery {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated May 3, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a credential alias and configure an applicative credential to enable the NSX Cluster pattern to authenticate with the NSX-T management cluster.

## Before you begin

Role required: discovery_admin

## About this task

The NSX Cluster pattern requires a credential alias that contains exactly one applicative credential record.

## 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 an applicative credential for the alias.
   1. Navigate to DiscoveryCredentials.
   2. Select New.
   3. Select Applicative Credentials.
   4. Fill in the fields.  
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      | Field | Value |
      |-|-|
      | Name | Descriptive name for the credential. For example: NSX-T admin. |
      | User name | NSX-T user name with permissions to execute the required API calls. |
      | Password | Password for the NSX-T user. |
      | CI type | Cluster \[cmdb_ci_cluster\]. |
      [Table 1. Applicative Credentials form fields]

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   5. Unlock the Credential alias field and select the alias you created.
   6. Select Submit.
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## What to do next

Create a serverless discovery schedule for the NSX Cluster pattern. For more information, see [Create a serverless schedule for NSX-T cluster discovery](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/kBMobNcfBtT1D0lKNI7O3w "Create a serverless discovery schedule to run the NSX Cluster pattern against a VMware NSX-T management cluster.").

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