Log into a Splunk platform instance from Splunk TV Companion using Private Spacebridge

You can host your own instance of Spacebridge and run the end-to-end Connected Experiences pipeline through your own network. This is called Private Spacebridge.

By default, Splunk TV Companion always uses the publicly available Spacebridge when users log in from their devices. If you deploy a Private Spacebridge, users can use it to log in to a Splunk platform instance from Splunk TV Companion.

Private Spacebridge only supports the authentication code login method.

Prerequisites

• Download Splunk TV Companion. See Download Splunk TV Companion.
• Set up a Private Spacebridge and know its HTTP URL. See Get started with Private Spacebridge in the Set up Private Spacebridge manual.

Steps

Here's how to log into a Splunk platform instance using Private Spacebridge:

1. Launch Splunk TV Companion.
2. in the Settings page, and select Manage Instances.
3. Select the + icon.
4. Select Register using Private Spacebridge.
5. Enter the HTTP URL of your Private Spacebridge.
6. Enter the provided 10-digit authentication code into Splunk Secure Gateway.
7. Your TV logs into an instance using Private Spacebridge.