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Authorization

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

Prerequisites​

Before creating a Qdrant credential, you need to obtain your API key and identify your cluster host URL from your Qdrant account. Qdrant uses API key authentication for all API requests, with the API key sent in the Api-Key header.

To obtain your Qdrant API credentials, follow these steps:

  1. Sign in to your Qdrant account, or create a new account at Qdrant Cloud.

  2. Navigate to your Qdrant cloud dashboard or cluster settings in the Qdrant interface.

  3. Look for the API Keys or API section in your account settings or cluster dashboard.

  4. If you don't have an API key yet, click Create API Key or Generate API Key to create a new API key.

  5. Configure your API key settings:

    • Enter a name for the API key (e.g., "Nexla Integration")
    • Review and select the permissions or scopes for the key (if applicable)

  6. Click Create or Generate to create the API key.

  7. Copy the API key immediately after it's generated, as it may not be accessible again after you navigate away from the page.

  8. Navigate to your cluster page in the Qdrant cloud dashboard to find your cluster host URL. The cluster host URL is typically in the format https://{cluster-id}.{region}.qdrant.io or similar. You can find this in your cluster settings or on the cluster details page.

  9. Store both the API key and cluster host URL securely, as you will need them to configure your Nexla credential. The API key is sensitive information and should be kept confidential.

The API key is sent in the Api-Key header for all API requests to the Qdrant API. The cluster host URL determines which Qdrant cluster your API requests will be sent to. The API key authenticates your requests and grants access to your Qdrant cluster based on your account permissions. If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Qdrant account settings and generate a new one. For detailed information about obtaining API keys, cluster host URLs, API authentication, and available endpoints, refer to the Qdrant API documentation.

Create a Qdrant Credential​

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

New Credential Overlay – Qdrant

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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 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 Authentication​

Qdrant uses API key authentication for all API requests. The API key is sent in the Api-Key header to authenticate API requests to the Qdrant API.

  1. Enter your Qdrant cluster host URL in the Host URL field. This should be the host URL for your Qdrant cluster, typically in the format https://{cluster-id}.{region}.qdrant.io or similar. The cluster host URL determines which Qdrant cluster your API requests will be sent to. You can find your Cluster URL in your cloud dashboard at https://cloud.qdrant.io.

  2. Enter your Qdrant API key in the API Key Value field. This is the API key you obtained from your Qdrant account settings (API Keys section). The API key is sent in the Api-Key header for all API requests to the Qdrant API. The API key is sensitive information and must be kept confidential.

    Your Qdrant API key can be found in your Qdrant account settings under the API Keys section. The API key is sent in the Api-Key header for all API requests to the Qdrant API. The cluster host URL should match your Qdrant cluster host URL, which can be found in your cloud dashboard at https://cloud.qdrant.io.

    If your API key is compromised, you should immediately revoke it in your Qdrant account settings and generate a new one. The API key provides access to your Qdrant cluster data and should be treated as sensitive information. Keep your API key secure and do not share it publicly.

    For detailed information about obtaining API keys, cluster host URLs, API authentication, and available endpoints, see the Qdrant API documentation.

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.