Mimecast API v2 Permissions Part 2
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Mimecast , Permissions
The following document is the second (and last) stage of configuring the Mimecast API v2.0 Keys for use in Simply Discover.
Mimecast as a source continued...
Hopefully you've had a break and have the will to continue. We're nearly there, it's just a few more steps to those magical little numbers.
For this section, you'll want to Services from the left menu, then API and Platform Integrations
Now click on the big Mimecast API 2.0 icon.
This phase of setup is a multistep process but it's quick and easy. On this step, you'll be greeted with the Disclaimer. Scroll to the bottom of this text and click the (almost hidden) I agree box in the bottom left corner of the text. Then Continue.
Next we need to change a few sections of the Details.
Enter an Application Name that you want to use for this integration.
Select Email / Archiving in the Category drop down list.
Select Data Retention from the Product dropdown.
Select the Role you created on the previous page of this article
and lastly, add a Description you'd like to use to identify this integration.
You'll now be asked for a technical contact. Pop in the details you'd like to use for any technical notifications regarding this integration by Mimecast.
Lastly you'll get to confirm the details you've entered along this journey together.
If you're happy with them, go ahead and click the Generate Keys button on the bottom right of the page.
Copy the Client Id and Client Secret values and store them safely, you'll want them to use inside Simply Discover.
Thank you for coming on this journey with us. It has been fun.