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# Akamai Client List

> The Akamai Client List API provides programmatic access to retrieve and manage client account information within the Akamai platform.

## Creating an Akamai Client List connection

### Using Access Token

To create the connection you need:

* A Host
* A Client Token
* A Client Secret
* An Access Token

#### Obtaining the credentials

Follow the instructions in [Akamai API documentation](https://techdocs.akamai.com/iam/docs/about-id-access-mgmt-app).

#### Creating your connection

1. In the Blink platform, navigate to the **Connections** page > **Add connection**. A New Connection dialog box opens displaying icons of external service providers available.
2. Select the **Akamai Client List** icon. A dialog box with name of the connection and connection methods appear.
3. (Optional) Edit the name of the connection. At a later stage you cannot edit the name.
4. Select **Access Token** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The Host
   * The Client Token
   * The Client Secret
   * The Access Token
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.