
Administrator users can include the X-EM7-run-as Header to make API requests using the permissions of another user. Administrator users cannot make API requests using the permissions of another user. Specifies whether administrator users can make API requests using the permissions of another user without that user's password. For details on building such an API request, see this ScienceLogic API section. Specify the user account that allows SL1 to make API requests without a password.

In the REST API Settings page, edit the values in one or more of the following fields:.Go to the REST API Settings page ( System > Settings > API).To edit the settings in the REST API Settings page: NOTE: This page is available only to administrator users. When defined, these parameters affect all interaction with the API. The REST API Settings page ( System > Settings > API) allows you to define global parameters that affect the behavior of the REST API. This section includes the following topics: To view a page containing all the menu options, click the Advanced menu icon ( ).To view a pop-out list of menu options, click the menu icon ( ).Use the following menu options to navigate the SL1 user interface: These global settings allow system administrators to define and automate best practices and SOPs for SL1. You can also define global settings for SL1 appliances, system backups, collector groups, and processes. System latency, file system usage, counter rollovers, availability, and component devices.Logins, discovery, data collection, and expiration warnings.

For settings that affect devices, these global settings can be overridden by applying device-level settings. In SL1, global settings allow you to define default behavior that applies to all elements in the platform.
