> ## 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.

# Area 1

> Area1 is a cloud-based email security service designed to protect against phishing attacks, including malware, spoofing, and Business Email Compromise attempts.

## Creating an Area 1 connection[​](#creating-an-area-1-connection "Direct link to Creating an Area 1 connection")

## Using Service Account[​](#using-service-account "Direct link to Using Service Account")

To create the connection you need:

* An API Public Key
* An API Private Key

### Obtaining the credentials[​](#obtaining-the-credentials "Direct link to Obtaining the credentials")

1. In your Area 1 Dashboard, go to **Settings** (the gear icon).
2. Go to **Service Accounts**.
3. Select **Add Service Account**.

### 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 **Area 1** 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 **Service Account** as the method to create the connection.

5. Fill in the parameters:

   * The API Public Key
   * The API Private Key

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

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