# Command Centre – AccessNow REST Client

The below steps walk you though how to configure a new REST Client for AccessNow in Command Centre.  

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### Open **Command Centre Config Client**

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### Go to: Configure > Services & Workstations.

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### Create New REST Client &#x20;

In the Services & Workstations window right-click and select:  **New > REST Client**. The new REST Client - **Properties** window opens. &#x20;

In the **General** tab, enter the **Name** of the client e.g. AccessNow REST Client
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### API Key & REST Operator&#x20;

In the **API Key** tab find and copy the API Key value.  &#x20;

In the same tab find the **REST Client Operator** drop-down list. Select the AccessNow Operator you created in the previous step. Click **Apply**. &#x20;

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### Enable API Gateway

In the **Connections** tab tick the box next to the **Allow connections via Gallagher API Gateway** option. &#x20;

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The AccessNow REST Client is ready. Continue integration configuration in AccessNow. &#x20;


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