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  1. In Condense Core, open Settings. Under Manage, select Broker Registry.
  2. Select Connect on the broker you want, or Add Broker Connection at the top right. The Add Broker Connection panel opens.
  3. Step 1, Broker Details: name the connection and tag it. Select Next.
  4. Step 2, Broker Configurations: choose the broker type, enter its address and how to sign in. See Broker types and authentication.
  5. Select Test Connection. When the test succeeds, select Save Changes.

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Step 1: Broker Details

Step 1. The counters show how many characters you have used.

Step 1. The counters show how many characters you have used.

  • Credential Alias (required): A name you will recognize, for example prod-us-east-kafka. 3 to 64 characters. It must be unique among your connections.
  • Environment Tag (required): Development, Staging or Production. It helps you tell at a glance which connection belongs to which stage.
  • Description (optional): A note about the connection, up to 255 characters.

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Step 2: Broker Configurations

Choose the Broker Type, enter the Server URL(s), add the Cluster Name / ID if you want one, and pick the Authentication Method. The fields below change with your choice.
Step 2 for NATS with User Credentials. Paste the content or upload the file.

Step 2 for NATS with User Credentials. Paste the content or upload the file.

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Save

Condense saves a connection after it has tested successfully. A message confirms that the broker has been configured. The connection now appears on its broker card.
The confirmation after saving, and the connected broker cards.

The confirmation after saving, and the connected broker cards.

Use the tag and the alias together. prod-us-east-kafka tagged Production tells you everything before you open it.