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Sia: /* Method 2: Using Username and Password (Login-based) */

2025-11-10T18:19:02Z

Method 2: Using Username and Password (Login-based)

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	Use this method only if you cannot use tokens.		Use this method only if you cannot use tokens.

	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://portal.bw-cloud.org/Dashboard]'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Dashboard]'''.
	# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.		# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.
	# '''Download and save''' the file, for example as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.		# '''Download and save''' the file, for example as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.

Sia: /* Method 2: Using Username and Password (Login-based) */

2025-11-10T18:18:49Z

Method 2: Using Username and Password (Login-based)

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	Use this method only if you cannot use tokens.		Use this method only if you cannot use tokens.

	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/~~q/d~~ Dashboard]'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://portal.bw-cloud.org/Dashboard]'''.
	# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.		# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.
	# '''Download and save''' the file, for example as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.		# '''Download and save''' the file, for example as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.

Sia: /* Method 1: Using Application Credentials (Token-based – Recommended) */

2025-11-10T18:17:55Z

Method 1: Using Application Credentials (Token-based – Recommended)

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	This is the preferred method, especially for scripting and automation.		This is the preferred method, especially for scripting and automation.

	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/~~q/d~~ Dashboard]'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Dashboard]'''.
	# '''Create an Application Credential''' (see [[#Application-Credential\|this guide]] for instructions).		# '''Create an Application Credential''' (see [[#Application-Credential\|this guide]] for instructions).
	# '''Download and save''' the generated file, e.g. as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.		# '''Download and save''' the generated file, e.g. as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.

Sia: /* Steps to Create an Application Credential */

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Steps to Create an Application Credential

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	=== Steps to Create an Application Credential ===		=== Steps to Create an Application Credential ===

	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/~~q/d~~ Dashboard]''' and select the correct '''region'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://portal.bw-cloud.org/ Dashboard]''' and select the correct '''region'''.
	# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and click '''Create Application Credential'''.		# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and click '''Create Application Credential'''.
	# In the form that opens, fill out:		# In the form that opens, fill out:

Sia at 22:08, 20 October 2025

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Sia: /* Method 1: Using Application Credentials (Token-based – Recommended) */

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Method 1: Using Application Credentials (Token-based – Recommended)

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	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]'''.
	# '''Create an Application Credential''' (see [[~~Automation and Tools~~#Application-Credential\|this guide]] for instructions).		# '''Create an Application Credential''' (see [[#Application-Credential\|this guide]] for instructions).
	# '''Download and save''' the generated file, e.g. as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.		# '''Download and save''' the generated file, e.g. as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.

Sia at 21:57, 20 October 2025

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	<pre>source my_token.sh</pre>		<pre>source my_token.sh</pre>

	~~Run~~ the following command. You should see your credential ID.		Then run the following command. You should see your credential ID.

	<pre>curl \		<pre>curl \

Sia at 21:56, 20 October 2025

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	# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and Click '''Create Application Credential'''.		# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and Click '''Create Application Credential'''.
	# In the form that opens, fill out:		# In the form that opens, fill out:
	#* '''Name''' – a ~~meaningful~~ name for the credential.		#* '''Name''' – a descriptive name for the credential.
	#* '''Secret''' – choose a secure secret (password-like).		#* '''Secret''' – choose a secure secret (password-like).
	#* '''Expiration''' – set an (optional) expiration date.		#* '''Expiration''' – set an (optional) expiration date.

Sia at 17:54, 19 October 2025

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	== How can I create an application credential? ==		== How can I create an application credential? ==
			<span id="Application-Credential"></span>

	'''Application Credentials''' (also called tokens) allow access to your OpenStack project in an automated or script-based way — without requiring a password. To create one, you must have the necessary '''member privileges''' in the target project.		'''Application Credentials''' (also called tokens) allow access to your OpenStack project in an automated or script-based way — without requiring a password. To create one, you must have the necessary '''member privileges''' in the target project.

Sia at 17:45, 19 October 2025

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	== How can I connect to the bwCloud-OS using the OpenStack CLI? ==		== How can I connect to the bwCloud-OS using the OpenStack CLI? ==
			<span id="OpenStack-CLI"></span>

	To manage your resources from the command line, you can use the '''Python OpenStack Client (<code>openstack</code> CLI tool)'''.		To manage your resources from the command line, you can use the '''Python OpenStack Client (<code>openstack</code> CLI tool)'''.

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	{{InANutshell\|		{{InANutshell\|
	<li>'''Application Credentials''' enable secure, ~~password~~-~~free~~ access to bwCloud-OS — ideal for CLI usage and automation. </li>		<li>'''Application Credentials''' enable secure, token-based access to bwCloud-OS — ideal for CLI usage and automation. </li>
	<li>You can use these credentials with the '''OpenStack client''' to manage your cloud resources from the command line.</li>		<li>You can use these credentials with the '''OpenStack client''' to manage your cloud resources from the command line.</li>
	<li>'''Automation tools''' like '''Ansible''' or '''Terraform''' can be used for efficient deployment and configuration of instances.</li>		<li>'''Automation tools''' like '''Ansible''' or '''Terraform''' can be used for efficient deployment and configuration of instances.</li>
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	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]''' and select the correct '''region'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]''' and select the correct '''region'''.
	# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and ~~Click~~ '''Create Application Credential'''.		# Go to '''Identity → Application Credentials''' and click '''Create Application Credential'''.
	# In the form that opens, fill out:		# In the form that opens, fill out:
	#* '''Name''' – a descriptive name for the credential.		#* '''Name''' – a descriptive name for the credential.
	#* '''Secret''' – choose a secure secret (password-like).		#* '''Secret''' – choose a secure secret (password-like).
	#* '''Expiration''' – set an (optional) expiration date.		#* '''Expiration''' – set an (optional) expiration date.
	# At the bottom of the form, ~~Click~~ '''Create Application Credential'''.		# At the bottom of the form, click '''Create Application Credential'''.
	# Download the '''OpenRC file''' and save it, ~~e.g.,~~ as <code>my_token.sh</code>.		# Download the '''OpenRC file''' and save it, for example as <code>my_token.sh</code>.
	''Make sure to protect your secret'' ''— store it securely and do not share it.'' <br>		''Make sure to protect your secret'' ''— store it securely and do not share it.'' <br>

	=== Optional: Ask for the Secret at Runtime ===		=== Optional: Ask for the Secret at Runtime ===
	For added security, you can modify your <code>my_token.sh</code> file so that the secret is not stored in plain text. Replace the line:		For added security, you can modify your <code>my_token.sh</code> file so that the secret is not stored in plain text within the file. Replace the line:

	<code> export OS_APPLICATION_CREDENTIAL_SECRET=******************** </code>		<code> export OS_APPLICATION_CREDENTIAL_SECRET=******************** </code>
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	\| jq .token.application_credential</pre>		\| jq .token.application_credential</pre>

	If <code>curl</code> or <code>jq</code> are not installed, you can install them using your system’s package manager (~~e.g.,~~ <code>apt</code>, <code>dnf</code>, <code>brew</code>, etc.).		If <code>curl</code> or <code>jq</code> are not installed, you can install them using your system’s package manager (<code>apt</code>, <code>dnf</code>, <code>brew</code>, etc.).

	= OpenStack Client =		= OpenStack Client =
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	# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]'''.		# '''Log in''' to the '''[https://bw-cloud.org/q/d Dashboard]'''.
	# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.		# In the top-right corner, click '''"OpenStack RC File"'''.
	# '''Download and save''' the file, ~~e.g.~~ as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.		# '''Download and save''' the file, for example as <code>my_creds.sh</code>.

	=== Testing the Connection ===		=== Testing the Connection ===
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	<span id="Ansible-Template"></span>		<span id="Ansible-Template"></span>

	Yes. You can use this [https://github.com/bwCloud/ansible-template Ansible-template] for an easier start.		Yes. You can use this [https://github.com/bwCloud/ansible-template Ansible template] for an easier start.