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# AlienVault OTX
> AlienVault OTX is a threat intelligence platform. It functions as a community-driven repository of cyber threat indicators.
## Creating an AlienVault OTX connection
## Using API Key
To create the connection you need:
* An API Key
### Obtaining the credentials
1. In the top right corner, click on the gear icon.
2. Click on **Settings**.
3. Scroll down to the **API Key** section and copy your API key.
### Creating your connection[](#creating-your-connection "Direct link to 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 **AlienVault OTX** 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 **API Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.