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# Exterro FTK Central

> Exterro FTK Central is a centralized, web-based digital forensics platform that accelerates evidence processing and remote data collection. It unifies forensic analysis, incident response, and case review into a single console, allowing cross-functional teams to process and investigate digital evidence collaboratively at scale.

## Creating an Exterro FTK Central connection

### Using API Key

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* An API Key

#### Obtaining the credentials

1. Identify the Base API Server Address - Locate the domain name or IP address of your FTK Central server instance.
2. Verify the ADAPI License Key - Ensure your hardware CodeMeter license dongle contains the required API feature flag.
   * Open the Exterro License Manager on your main FTK/Enterprise server.
   * Under the Enterprise section, verify that the ADAPI license tag is present and active.
   * Verification: The ADAPI value should display a valid license date (not expired) in the License Options list.
3. Generate Key via FTK Enterprise Interface (Option A)
   * Launch the FTK Enterprise application.
   * Navigate to the top menu, click Tools, and select Access API Key.
   * Click Generate Key.
   * Verification: An API Key string (GUID format) will display in the text box below the user list.
4. Generate Key via Web Browser (Option B) - If accessing remotely via a browser:
   * Log into the FTK Central web portal with an Administrator account.
   * In your browser's address bar, replace `ftkclogin.html` in the URL with: `api/security/<user_id>/getenterpriseapiguid (e.g., api/security/1000/getenterpriseapiguid).`
   * Verification: The browser will render an XML/JSON string containing your unique API GUID.

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **Exterro FTK Central** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **API Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The API Address
   * The API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.