2. mass-ctl Login
# Set endpoint (once)
mass-ctl config set manager-endpoint https://<manager-ip>:8083
# Log in — prompts for username and password
mass-ctl login
# Extend validity (up to 168 hours = 7 days)
mass-ctl login --validity-hours 168
# Auto-renew (re-issues certificate 1 hour before expiry)
mass-ctl login --auto-renew
What Gets Saved on Login​
| Item | Path / Notes |
|---|---|
| Session token | ~/.config/boostx-sds/cli.json |
| Client certificate | Valid for 24 hours by default — data access requires a valid certificate |
| CA certificate | Used to verify the server |
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If your certificate expires, run mass-ctl logout and log in again.