---
title: Float
description: Monitor Float usage through OpenLM Cloud Broker.
product: OpenLM Platform
---

Float is a resource management platform that helps teams plan projects, schedule resources, and manage workloads. It provides a visual overview of team availability and project timelines.

## Before you begin

To begin monitoring Float, ensure you have the following components and permissions in place:

- OpenLM components: OpenLM Cloud Broker, approved in [Broker Hub](https://openlm.com/documentation/cloud/data-collection/broker-hub).
- Platform-specific Requirements: You'll need administrative access to your Float account to generate an API key with the necessary read permissions.

## Configure data collection

1. Activate API Access: In your Float account settings, navigate to Integration Menu then API Key. Create a new API Key.
2. Add Credentials: In the OpenLM Cloud Broker dashboard, find the Float integration and enter the API key.

*Float credential configuration in Cloud Broker*

## Approve Float in OpenLM Platform

1. Sign in to OpenLM Platform.
2. From the menu, go to **License Servers** → **Pending Server**.
3. Select the Float data source, then select **Approve and Merge**.

## Verify the integration

1. In OpenLM Platform, go to **Allocation**.
2. Confirm Float usage data appears.

:::note
It can take up to 3 minutes for data to appear after approval.
:::

## Viewing reports

- **User activity trends** — see which users are most active in the platform; reallocate seats accordingly.
- **Expired or unused licenses** — identify inactive users and reclaim their seats.

## Reference

- [Broker Hub](https://openlm.com/documentation/cloud/data-collection/broker-hub)