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sysAdm
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May 17, 2023

REST API access right

Hi all, We're running F5 LTM (version 14.1.4.x) and sorry for any newbie question. We're trying to perform some tasks through REST API to the LTM: 1. Check system status, e.g. curl -ks -H "Conten...
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sysAdm
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May 18, 2023

Paulius   Got it and thanks.   For the authorization issue we hit, since the user can issue the tmsh commands in SSH session but failed in REST api, I think the user has sufficient privilege in tmsh's perspective.  Will it be due to some other authorization control for using REST api ?   Thanks.

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Paulius
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May 18, 2023

sysAdm Based on the following article your user should have the ability to perform commands through REST api as long as they have the appropriate permissions for the command that they are attempting to execute. I would make sure that they role you associated to that user has appropriate permissions for the commands in question.

https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K84925527

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    sysAdm
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    May 22, 2023

    PauliusThe role granted to the user has sufficient right and verified in tmsh command line.

    Seems the issue is the user doesn't have access to particular REST API endpoints like that mentioned here https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K43371345.

    Thanks.