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CrowdStrike Falcon EDR Configuration Guide

1. Introduction​

  • A valid Client ID, Client Secret and Base URL is required in order to access CrowdStrike Falcon EDR's API

2. Prerequisites​

  • Access to the CrowdStrike Falcon EDR Console
  • Administrator privileges

3. CrowdStrike Falcon EDR Setup Guide​

3.1. Creating the API Client​

  • Log in to CrowdStrike Falcon.

  • Click on the menu icon (Upper left corner) on the Landing Page.

  • Go to Support and resources → API clients and keys

  • Click on the Create API Client button

  • Create an API Client with the required set of permissions (permissions can be edited after creation as well)

    • Provide Client name, Description, and select the required Read Permissions

  • As you click the create button, the Client ID, Secret, and Base URL will only be shown once, so copy and store them.