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Ejento AI
  1. Setup After Deployment
  • How to Setup Ejento on Azure
  • Prerequisites
  • Deployment on Azure
  • Setup After Deployment
    • Custom Domain Set Up
    • Microsoft SSO Authentication
    • Okta SSO Authentication
    • SharePoint Connection Set Up
    • Developer API Set Up
  • Overview
    • Azure Resources
  1. Setup After Deployment

Developer API Set Up

This guide will help you configure the required access and establish a secure connection between your Idejento Web App and Azure API Management (APIM). Please ensure you meet the prerequisites before proceeding.

Prerequisites#

✅ The Web App already has System-assigned Managed Identity enabled.
✅ You have Owner or User Access Administrator role on the APIM resource (or subscription).

Step 1: Get the Web App’s Managed Identity Object ID#

1.
Go to the Azure Portal.
2.
Navigate to App Services → select your Web App.
3.
In the left menu, click Identity.
4.
Under System assigned, note the Object (Principal) ID.
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💡 This ID will be required when assigning roles in APIM.

Step 2: Add Role Assignment#

1.
In the Azure Portal, search for and open API Management services.
2.
Select your APIM instance.
3.
In the APIM instance, go to Access control (IAM).
4.
Click + Add → Add role assignment.
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5.
In the Role list, select:
🔹 API Management Service Contributor
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6.
In Assign access to, choose:
🔹 Managed identity
7.
In Select members:
a. Choose your Subscription
b. Select App Service
c. Pick your Web App (System-assigned identity)
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8.
Click Review + assign to complete.
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⚠️ Note: Role assignment propagation may take up to 5 minutes.

Step 3: Create Connection with Credential Manager in APIM#

1.
Go to APIM → APIs → Credential Manager and open “ejento-credential-manager001”.
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2.
Click Create Connection.
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3.
Enter a Connection Name (e.g., test) and click on Save.
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4.
Login when prompted.
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5.
Verify the APIM resource appears under Members.
6.
Click Complete.
7.
Ensure the status of the connection is “Connected”.

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✅ Final Check#

After completing the above steps:
🔹 The Web App’s Managed Identity now has contributor access to APIM.
🔹 A secure Credential Manager connection is established.
🔹 You are ready to use your Developer API environment with identity-based authentication.
Next Steps: Start integrating your APIs confidently with the assurance of secure access via managed identity.
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