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Creating an Akamai EdgeGrid connection

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Using Access Token

To create the connection you need:
  • A Host
  • A Client Token
  • A Client Secret
  • An Access Token

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Obtaining the credentials

  1. Navigate to Identity and Access Management in Akamai Control Center and click Create API client.
  2. Click Quick and then Download under Credentials. This places an .edgerc file in your root or home directory.
  3. The file includes the required Client Secret, Access Token, Client Token and Host. Store the credentials in a secured place.

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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 EdgeGrid 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.