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Add the Argo CD integration

The integration gives Astrolabe your Argo CD host and token. Without it, the Argo CD plugin cannot be turned on.

You do it once, as an administrator.

Before you start​

You need an Argo CD API token: see Create a read-only Argo CD token.

🔧 Add the integration​

  1. In the left sidebar, at the bottom, click Administration.

  2. Under PLATFORM, click Company connections.

  3. On the ArgoCD card, click Configure. The card says Not configured.

  4. Top right, click Add Token.

  5. Fill in the form. Each ? next to a label explains the field.

    FieldWhat to enterExample
    NameA name of your choice, shown in the token listArgo CD
    ArgoCD instance hostThe domain name of Argo CD, with its port if it is not 443. A leading https:// is removed on save.argocd.example.com
    API tokenThe tokeneyJhbGciOi…
  6. Click Test connection. The form says Connection works: the source accepted the credentials.

  7. Click Add. A banner says The configuration has changed; the server is restarting. with a Reload button.

After a few seconds, your token is in the list, with the state Connected.

✅ That's it!

Next: Show the Argo CD tab on a component.

The test fails?

Each message is explained in Common problems with Argo CD.