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# Validate a PAM Project Import

Validate KeeperPAM project imports before creating resources.

Validate every generated PAM import before creating a project:

```bash
pam project import --filename /absolute/path/pam_import.json --name "My PAM Project" --dry-run
```

Use an absolute path. Confirm that Commander reports the expected resource and user counts before running the command without `--dry-run`.

## Machine connection requirements

For a usable `pamMachine`, provide both the management settings and the interactive connection settings:

| Setting                            | Purpose                                     | Example                        |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| `port`                             | Management or rotation port                 | `22` for SSH, `5986` for WinRM |
| `operating_system`                 | Resource operating system                   | `Linux` or `Windows`           |
| `pam_settings.connection.protocol` | Interactive protocol                        | `ssh` or `rdp`                 |
| `pam_settings.connection.port`     | Interactive session port                    | `22` or `3389`                 |
| `administrative_credentials`       | PAM user used for administrative operations | Exact PAM user title or login  |
| `launch_credentials`               | PAM user used to launch the session         | Exact PAM user title or login  |

The machine `port` and connection `port` have different purposes. For example, a Windows machine can use WinRM on `5986` for management and RDP on `3389` for interactive sessions.

## Credential references

`administrative_credentials` and `launch_credentials` must reference a unique PAM user title or login. For a user owned by a PAM Directory, use the documented `Directory Title.User Title` format. For a local user nested under a machine, use the local user title or login.

Set `allow_supply_user` to `true` when a session user should be able to supply a username rather than selecting a launch credential.

## Rotation settings

Omit `rotation_settings` when rotation is not configured. Do not use an empty object. A complete rotation configuration includes a rotation type, enablement value, and schedule.

```json
"rotation_settings": {
  "rotation": "general",
  "enabled": "on",
  "schedule": {
    "type": "on-demand"
  }
}
```

If Commander reports `Failed to load rotation schedule` or stops at `0/N` resources, remove empty `rotation_settings` objects and rerun the dry run.

## Troubleshooting

| Symptom                                     | Check                                                                |
| ------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| No resources are parsed                     | Use an absolute `--filename` path and validate the JSON file.        |
| Fewer users than expected                   | Check for repeated usernames and titles in the CSV generator input.  |
| Missing machine port                        | Add the resource `port` and the protocol-specific connection `port`. |
| Missing administrator error during rotation | Verify the credential reference and remove empty rotation settings.  |

Replace all demonstration passwords and placeholders before any operational use.


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