Triggering API calls in Qlik using HMAC-SHA512 authentication

Heonjae — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:34:38 GMT

Hi,

I am troubleshooting a method to achieve the following:

1. Using the "Inphinity" extension that enables writeback capabilities in Qlik to write changes directly to a table showin on Qlik dashboard.

2. Read the changes and execute a 'PUT' API call that requires HMAC-SHA512 authentication in order to update the values updated in the dashboard to the data source

Step 2 is where I am facing challenges. I have tried the following:

- Under 'data load editor' in Qlik, the authentication method of 'HMAC-SHA512' does not seem to be supported by default.

- I have written raw Python code to execute as a 'custom script' block under 'Automations' in Qlik, however, there seems to be restrictions in the internet/DNS calls made within the Qlik Automation cloud environment disabling this.

Does Qlik support any way of HMAC-SHA512 authentications for API calls and what options do I have to go around this issue?

Appreciate any help to resolve the issue.

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Triggering API calls in Qlik using HMAC-SHA512 authentication