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Authorization

Follow this guide to create a new Flowlu credential that will allow Nexla to authenticate to and exchange data with your Flowlu account.
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Flowlu

Prerequisites​

Before creating a Flowlu credential in Nexla, you will need an active Flowlu account and a Flowlu API key. The steps below describe how to obtain these.

Flowlu Account​

A Flowlu account is required to use this connector. Flowlu offers a free plan as well as paid plans for teams with more advanced needs. You can sign up at https://www.flowlu.com.

Flowlu API Key​

Flowlu uses API key authentication for its REST API. You will need to generate an API key in your Flowlu account settings and note your account subdomain.

To generate an API key in Flowlu:

  1. Sign in to your Flowlu account.

  2. Click on your profile icon or avatar in the top navigation area, then navigate to Portal Settings.

  3. Open the API Settings tab.

  4. Click the Create button to generate a new API key.

  5. Enter a descriptive name for the key (for example, Nexla Integration) and configure any required permission scopes for the integration.

  6. Click Save. The API key will be generated and displayed.

  7. Copy the API key value and store it securely. You will need this value when configuring your Nexla credential.

Important

Store your API key in a secure location. You will not be able to view the key value again after leaving the API Settings page. If the key is lost, you will need to generate a new one.

Account Domain (Subdomain)​

Your Flowlu account subdomain is the prefix used in your Flowlu workspace URL. For example, if your Flowlu workspace is accessed at mycompany.flowlu.com, your account domain is mycompany. You will need this subdomain when configuring the credential in Nexla.

For complete information about Flowlu's API and authentication, refer to the official Flowlu API documentation at https://www.flowlu.com/api/.

Create a Flowlu Credential​

  • To create a new Flowlu credential, after selecting the data source/destination type, click the Add Credential tile to open the Add New Credential overlay.

Credential Name & Description​

  1. Enter a name for the credential in the Credential Name field and a short, meaningful description in the Credential Description field.

    Resource descriptions are recommended but are not required. They should be used to provide information about the resource purpose, data freshness, etc. that can help the owner and other users efficiently understand and utilize the resource.

API Key Settings​

Flowlu authenticates API requests using an API key passed as a URL parameter. You will need to supply both your account subdomain and your API key.

  1. Enter your Flowlu account subdomain in the Account Domain field. This is the prefix of your Flowlu workspace URL (for example, enter mycompany if your workspace is at mycompany.flowlu.com).

  2. Enter your Flowlu API key in the API Key field. This key authenticates Nexla with the Flowlu API and should be kept secure. Refer to the Prerequisites section above for steps on how to obtain your API key.

Save the Credential​

  1. Once all of the relevant steps in the above sections have been completed, click the Save button at the bottom of the overlay to save the configured credential.

  2. The newly added credential will now appear in a tile on the Authenticate screen during data source/destination creation and can be selected for use with a new data source or destination.