# Configuring CyberArk Central Credential Provider (CCP)

## Base Configuration

Provide the base configuration parameters. Information you entered during the initial creation of the credential provider is automatically entered into the fields in the **Base Configuration** page. You can edit this information if necessary.

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> **Screenshot**
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> [![Base Configuration](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/cyberark_ccp/help/img/base_config.png>)](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/cyberark_ccp/help/img/base_config.png>)

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> Ensure that the name and description of each credential provider is unique.

1. Go to **Admin \> Connections \> Credential Providers**.
2. Search for the credential provider you want to edit.
3. Enter a unique **Credential Provider Name**.
4. Enter a **Credential Provider Description** that provides details necessary to distinguish it from similar credential providers.
5. Select a **Credential Provider Owner** by typing the owner's name into the field provided. Matches display after you type at least two letters. Select the credential provider owner as required.
6. Select a **Virtual Appliance Cluster** with connectivity to the credential provider. For more information about configuring and deploying virtual appliances, refer to the [Virtual Appliance Reference Guide](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/saas/help/va/index.html>).
7. Upload the PFX files required for Certificate Serial Number Authentication. Drag and drop the file onto the **Upload Files** box to upload it, or select anywhere within the **Upload Files** box to choose the file on your computer.
8. Select **Save**.

## Connection Settings

Configure the authentication parameters to connect to and authenticate with the CyberArk Central Credential Provider (CCP).

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> **Screenshot**
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> [![Connection Settings](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/cyberark_ccp/help/img/connection_settings.png>)](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/cyberark_ccp/help/img/connection_settings.png>)

To configure an authenticated connection:

1. Enter the **Host URL** for the CyberArk Central Credential Provider (CCP). For example:

   ```text
   https://{hostname of CyberArk Central Credential Provider (CCP)}/{WebService Name}/
   ```
2. Enter the **Certificate File Name** and **Certificate Password** to authenticate with the CyberArk Central Credential Provider (CCP).
3. (Optional) Enable credential caching. For more information, refer to [Caching Credentials](<https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/credential_providers/cyberark_ccp/help/cred_caching.html>).
4. Select **Save**.