COSGrid Z3 App Connector Onboarding Guide:

The COSGrid Z3 App Connector enables secure connectivity between your private applications and the COSgrid platform. Once onboarded, the connector establishes a trusted communication channel with the orchestrator and becomes available for application mapping and policy enforcement.

Navigation Path

To begin onboarding, navigate through the platform using the following path:

Sidebar → Organisation → Onboarding → App Connector Onboard

Onboarding Steps

1. Access the App Connector Onboard Page

• From the sidebar, go to Organisation

• Click on Onboarding

• Select App Connector Onboard

2. Add a New App Connector

• Click on the “Add” button

• An input form will appear

3. Enter Connector Details

Ensure all details are accurate to avoid configuration issues.

4. Submit the Configuration

• Click on “Add” to complete onboarding

5. Verify Onboarding

• The newly onboarded App Connector will appear in the Connectors Table

• Verify the following:

  • Status: Active / Pending

  • Correct name and configuration

  • Last updated timestamp

Post-Onboarding

After onboarding:

• Deploy the App Connector on your VM/server using the provided installer

• Register the connector with the COSgrid platform

• Assign applications and policies

• Verify connectivity status

Important Notes

• Ensure the connector is deployed in the correct network environment

• Outbound connectivity (port 443) must be allowed

• Connector status will remain Pending until successfully installed and registered

• Avoid duplicate connector names for easier management

Next Steps

• Install the App Connector on your infrastructure

• Map internal applications to the connector

• Configure access policies

• Test application access from endpoints

Once onboarded, the COSGrid Z3 App Connector acts as a secure bridge, enabling Zero Trust access to your internal applications without exposing them to the public internet.