SNMP V3 Credential Profile in ObserveOps
Use the SNMP V3 protocol when your devices require SNMP version 3 for encrypted and authenticated communication.
Required Fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Security User Name | The SNMP v3 username configured on the device that ObserveOps uses to authenticate. |
| Security Level | The authentication and encryption mode for this connection. Select No Auth No Privacy, Auth No Privacy, or Auth Privacy based on your device configuration. |
No Auth No Privacy: ObserveOps connects using the username only with no authentication or encryption. No additional fields appear.
Auth No Privacy: Adds message authentication without encryption. Two extra fields appear:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Auth Protocol | The hashing algorithm for authentication. Select from MD5, SHA, SHA224, SHA256, SHA384, or SHA512 to match your device. |
| Auth Password | The authentication password configured on the device for this SNMP v3 user. |
Auth Privacy: Adds both authentication and encryption. Four extra fields appear:

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Auth Protocol | The hashing algorithm for authentication. Select from MD5, SHA, SHA224, SHA256, SHA384, or SHA512 to match your device. |
| Auth Password | The authentication password configured on the device for this SNMP v3 user. |
| Privacy Protocol | The encryption algorithm for the connection. Select from DES, AES, AES192C, AES192, AES256C, or AES256 to match your device. |
| Private Password | The encryption password configured on the device for this SNMP v3 user. |
Related Topics
- Credential Profile Overview: create, edit, delete, and assign credential profiles
- Adding Network Devices: full walkthrough for network device discovery and provisioning