For more information on API rate limits, please refer to Qualys API Limits.
Connecting Qualys requires setting up and activating a new user. This will allow you bring Qualys Workspace data into the Flretch solution. We will walk you through the necessary steps of setting up a new user with the required permissions.
1. Create a new Reader user
Step 1. Login to Qualys. The login page depends on what region your account is registered in. You can determine this by identifying the Platform URL based on your username. Once logged in, you will see a landing page, the contents will depend on your account:
Step 2. On the left side click the dropdown menu and navigate to Administration under Utilities.
Step 3. On the User Management tab in the Administration console, click Create User and select Create Reader User.
This will launch the New Reader User dialog:
Step 4. Fill in general information for the new reader user. This should be tied to an email at your company.
Step 5. Under the Locale tab set the date format to US and timezone to Pacific (GMT -8:00).
Step 6. Under User Role leave the defaults - GUI and API access and Business Unit unassigned.