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Connect IBM X-Force Exchange

1 auth method · updated 2026-10-01

IBM X-Force Exchange is a threat intelligence sharing platform for researching security threats, aggregating intelligence, and collaborating on cybersecurity insights

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/ ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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  1. 1
    Sign in to IBM X-Force Exchange
    Open https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/ and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your IBM X-Force Exchange dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    IBM X-Force Exchange usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find IBM X-Force Exchange, and paste the API key into the API Key, API Password field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

API Key

Your IBM X-Force Exchange API Key. Navigate to your IBM X-Force Exchange account > Profile > Settings > API Access to retrieve it.

required · secret
API Password

Your IBM X-Force Exchange API Password. Navigate to your IBM X-Force Exchange account > Profile > Settings > API Access to retrieve it.

required · secret
IBM X-Force Exchange website ↗

IBM X-Force Exchange connection FAQ

How do I connect IBM X-Force Exchange to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find IBM X-Force Exchange, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to IBM X-Force Exchange, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect IBM X-Force Exchange?

You need API Key, API Password from your IBM X-Force Exchange account. Your IBM X-Force Exchange API Key. Navigate to your IBM X-Force Exchange account > Profile > Settings > API Access to retrieve it.

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