Acquia DAM now uses token-based authentication for site connection.

What Changed

Acquia DAM has simplified site authentication by switching to API token-based authentication. The connection form now displays the current authentication status and uses long-lived API access tokens instead of OAuth for site registration.

Key changes:

• API token authentication - Site connection now uses Acquia DAM API access tokens
• Connection status display - Shows authenticated user and connection state
• No site disconnect - Sites remain permanently connected; update tokens instead of disconnecting
• OAuth retained for users - Individual user authentication still uses OAuth

How to Connect

• Generate an API access token in Acquia DAM (documentation)
• Navigate to /admin/config/acquia_dam
• Enter DAM Domain Name and API Access Token
• Click "Authenticate Site"

Connection status displayed:

• ✓ Success: "Site is authenticated with Acquia DAM using user: [username]"
• ✗ Failed: "Site authentication failed, please update access token"

Field Behavior

• Domain and token fields are disabled (greyed out) when successfully connected
• To update credentials: click "Disconnect Site" first, then re-authenticate
• Connection status updates immediately after authentication

For Existing Sites

• Current OAuth connections continue to work
• No immediate action required
• Recommended: Migrate to API token for better stability

Benefits

✅ More reliable - Eliminates OAuth-related connection issues
✅ Clearer status - Shows authenticated username and connection state
✅ Simpler setup - Single API token replaces OAuth flow
✅ Permanent connections - Sites stay connected to DAM
✅ Better troubleshooting - Connection failures clearly indicated