Comprehensive Questions on Using qlik-embed with Cookie Authentication

amj — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:06:49 GMT

Hello Qlik Community,

I have been working on integrating qlik-embed into an Angular 17+ application that currently utilizes the Capabilities API (via require.js) to connect to a self-hosted Qlik Sense server. Our backend authenticates against Qlik Sense and returns an authentication cookie that the frontend uses. However, I am facing challenges in implementing qlik-embed within this setup and have several questions I hope the community can help clarify.

Authentication Using Cookies:
- In our current setup, the backend handles authentication and passes an auth cookie to the frontend. With qlik-embed, I couldn't find clear documentation on how to proceed with this approach.
- The constructor for client-managed authentication was suggested (link), but how does this work in scenarios where a backend handles authentication and not the frontend directly?
- We also use a proxy to manage HTTPS and WSS traffic, ensuring the Qlik Sense server remains private. Since qlik-embed requires data-host and data-login-uri to directly access the Qlik Sense server, is there a recommended way to further secure this setup?
Handling WebSocket Connections:
- In our current implementation with the Capabilities API, we manage WebSocket (WSS) connections manually, allowing us to open and close connections as needed, particularly useful when handling multiple apps in a mashup.
- With qlik-embed, how can we manage WebSocket connections efficiently? Is there an equivalent way to programmatically control when connections are opened and closed?
Event Handling in qlik-embed:
- Using the Capabilities API, we can handle events such as session timeouts. However, I couldn't find documentation on handling similar events with qlik-embed.
- How can we catch session expiration, connection failures, or other relevant events when using qlik-embed?

I appreciate any guidance or documentation that could help clarify these points. Thank you in advance for your support!

Best regards

Re: Comprehensive Questions on Using qlik-embed with Cookie Authentication

David_Friend — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:23:29 GMT

@amj do you already have this bookmarked: https://qlik.dev/embed/foundational-knowledge/best-practice-auth/

Re: Comprehensive Questions on Using qlik-embed with Cookie Authentication

David_Friend — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:24:20 GMT

also https://qlik.dev/embed/qlik-embed/authenticate/connect-qlik-embed/

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Comprehensive Questions on Using qlik-embed with Cookie Authentication

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