authentik Agent connector
authentik: 2025.12.0+
The authentik Agent connector allows device information to be reported by the authentik Agent.
Unlike other connectors, the agent connector is used directly by the agent itself, rather than communicating with external systems or APIs. As a result, its behavior and functionality differ from those of other connectors.
The agent connector mainly holds configuration for the agent itself, as well as implementing certain platform specific protocols like Apple's Platform SSO.
Configure the authentik Agent connector
Follow these instructions to configure the authentik Agent connector:
- Log in to authentik as an administrator and open the authentik Admin interface.
- Navigate to Endpoint Devices > Connectors and click Create.
- Select Agent Connector as the connector type, click Next, and configure the following required settings:
- Connector name: provide a descriptive name for the connector.
- Refresh interval: select how often the agent will attempt to update its configuration.
- Enabled: enable or disable the connector.
- Click Finish.
Configure Challenge Key
The Agent connector requires a Challenge Key (certificate keypair) to be configured when using the Endpoint Stage. This keypair is used to sign challenges sent to the browser extension for device verification.
Without a Challenge Key configured, the Endpoint Stage will silently skip device verification.
To configure a Challenge Key:
- Navigate to System > Certificates and create a new certificate keypair, or select an existing one.
- Navigate to Endpoint Devices > Connectors and edit your Agent connector.
- Set the Challenge Key field to your certificate keypair.
- Click Update.