To run the cnspec Packer plugin in registered mode, you need a Base64-encoded Mondoo Platform service account.

1. Navigate to the space in which you want to create a service account.

2. In the left navigation, select Settings, then select the Service Accounts tab.

3. Select the purple plus sign to add a new service account.

4. Provide a Name and (optionally) a Description.

5. Under Permissions, select Agent, then select Generate Service Account.

6. Copy the Base64-encoded credentials to your clipboard.

7. In the terminal where you'll run Packer, export the credentials:

   export MONDOO_CONFIG_BASE64=<paste Base64-encoded token>