> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinkops.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Ansible

> Ansible is a suite of software tools that enables infrastructure as code. It is open-source and the suite includes software provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment functionality.

## Creating an SSH Connection for Ansible[​](#creating-an-ssh-connection-for-ansible "Direct link to Creating an Ansible connection")

Ansible requires an SSH connection because it is an agentless tool. Rather than installing software on the target hosts, Ansible connects over SSH to execute tasks remotely.

### Using SSH Key[​](#using-ssh-key "Direct link to Using SSH 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 **SSH** 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 **SSH** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * Your Private Key.
   * (Optional) Your Passphrase.
   * The Username that will be associated with the key.

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

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