Enter metadata

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read spc-sgc-template-stepper1.md

Fill in the metadata for your service graph connector.

Before you begin

Role required: sn_sec_spc_core.developer

Procedure

Navigate to Workspaces > Security Posture Control > Connector builder.

The Custom API connectors are displayed.
Select an existing connector record from the Connector name column to edit it.
To create a record, select New connector.

A tab opens in your browser and the required fields for the Enter metadata step are displayed.
Fill in the fields.

Field	Description
Connector name	A unique name. You might prefer to add `'CXF'` in the title to help you easily distinguish the API connectors that you create from the API connectors from other services (vendors).
Vendor	Connector's vendor name from the list. The templates in the connector builder provide you with options that are based on popular API integrations from security tool vendors. You can choose a vendor to base your connector on. Alternatively, select the [Omitted image "icon-zoom-in.png"] Alt text: Plus sign to add a vendor name and URL.Select the refresh icon ([Omitted image "sync-outline-24.svg"] Alt text: Rotating arrows that refresh the page) to see your vendor on the list.
Connector category	Select one for your connector type.
Description	A unique description for this API connector to help you easy identify its data imports from your other connectors.

5. Select **Save and continue** to save your edits.

You must save your changes before you can continue.

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title: Enter metadata
description: Fill in the metadata for your service graph connector.
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topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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breadcrumb: [Creating your own API connector, Use the workspace, Security Posture Control, Security Operations]
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# Enter metadata

Fill in the metadata for your service graph connector.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_sec\_spc\_core.developer

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** &gt; **Security Posture Control** &gt; **Connector builder**.

    The Custom API connectors are displayed.

2.  Select an existing connector record from the Connector name column to edit it.

3.  To create a record, select **New connector**.

    A tab opens in your browser and the required fields for the Enter metadata step are displayed.

4.  Fill in the fields.

<table id="table_bjf_crn_pfc"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Connector name

</td><td>

A unique name. You might prefer to add `'CXF'` in the title to help you easily distinguish the API connectors that you create from the API connectors from other services \(vendors\).

</td></tr><tr><td>

Vendor

</td><td>

Connector's vendor name from the list. The templates in the connector builder provide you with options that are based on popular API integrations from security tool vendors. You can choose a vendor to base your connector on. Alternatively, select the \[Omitted image "icon-zoom-in.png"\] Alt text: Plus sign to add a vendor name and URL.Select the refresh icon \(\[Omitted image "sync-outline-24.svg"\] Alt text: Rotating arrows that refresh the page\) to see your vendor on the list.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Connector category

</td><td>

Select one for your connector type.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Description

</td><td>

A unique description for this API connector to help you easy identify its data imports from your other connectors.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>5.  Select **Save and continue** to save your edits.

    You must save your changes before you can continue.