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# Akamai EdgeGrid

> The Akamai EdgeGrid is an HTTP request-based authentication protocol designed to ensure the integrity and authenticity of requests made to Akamai APIs.

## Creating an Akamai EdgeGrid connection

### Using Access Token

To create the connection you need:

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

#### Obtaining the credentials

1. Navigate to [Identity and Access Management](https://control.akamai.com/apps/auth/?TARGET_URL=Y29udHJvbC5ha2FtYWkuY29tL2FwcHMvaWRlbnRpdHktbWFuYWdlbWVudC8=#/login) 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.

#### 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.