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# AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer

> AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer (AFA) is a network security tool that analyzes firewall configurations to identify and mitigate security risks, optimize policies, and ensure compliance.

## Creating an AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer connection

## Using Username & Password

To create the connection you need:

* An API Address
* A Username
* A Password

### 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 **AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer** 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 **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Address
   * The Username
   * The Password

6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.

7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.