To connect unattended robots to Orchestrator using client credentials in UiPath Assistant, follow these steps in the correct order:

Correct Order of Steps:

Open the Assistant

Click Orchestrator settings in Preferences

Select "Client ID" in Connection type

Enter Orchestrator URL, client ID, and client secret

Click Connect

Explanation of Steps:

Open the Assistant – The UiPath Assistant is required to configure the Orchestrator connection.

Click Orchestrator settings in Preferences – Navigate to the Orchestrator settings to set up the connection.

Select "Client ID" in Connection type – Choose the authentication method using the client ID instead of a machine key.

Enter Orchestrator URL, client ID, and client secret – These credentials are necessary to authenticate and establish the connection.

Click Connect – This final step completes the connection to Orchestrator.

Reference from UiPath Official Documentation:

UiPath Assistant - Connecting to Orchestrator

Orchestrator Authentication Methods