KMC Admin: Create a Kaltura API Session Key To Access Kaltura Developer

Environment

Kaltura Management Console (KMC)

Issue

How a KMC admin can create a Kaltura Session Key to access https://developer.kaltura.com.

Resolution

Not all KMC admin have access to create a session key. If you don't have access but have a use case for a session key contact ITS-MiVideo via the ITS Service Center.

  1. Login to the KMC the key will be created for
  2. Click Settings > Integration > Account Info
  3. In a new tab, navigate to https://developer.kaltura.com/api-docs/service/session/action/start
  4. Click the Try it out button
  5. Enter the following values:
  • secret:string = copy and paste the Administrator Secret from the KMC
  • expiry:integer = this is the number of seconds until the key expires, the default value is 24 hours. You can optionally change it to a value that suits your use case.
  • partnerId:integer = copy and paste the PartnerID from the KMC
  • privileges:string = type disableentitlement
  • type:integer = select ADMIN [2] from the dropdown
  • userId:string = leave blank
  1. Click Send Request
  2. The response is a long string of characters. This is your encrypted access token. You cannot get it back after you leave this page. NEVER share it. Store it securely in a safe place for future use.
  3. If you are accessing https://developer.kaltura.com, use this in the on the sign-in screen to log in. No other credentials are required. 

Resources and Questions

For additional questions, please contact the ITS Service Center

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