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Creating an Asana connection

Create the connection by using one of the following methods:

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Using OAuth

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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 Asana 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. Click Asana to authenticate using OAuth.
  5. Sign in using your credentials.

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Using Service Account

To create the connection you need:

  • A Service Account Token

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Obtaining the credentials

  1. Login to Asana admin console.
  2. Click the Apps tab.
  3. Click Service Accounts.
  4. Click the Add Service Account.

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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 Asana 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 Service Account Token
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.

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Using Personal Access Token

To create the connection you need:

  • A Personal Access Token

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Obtaining the credentials

  1. Login to Asana developer console.
  2. Click on Create new token.
  3. Fill the Create new token form and click Create token.
  4. Click on Copy to copy the created token to the clipboard.

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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 Asana 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 Personal Access Token as the method to create the connection.
  5. Fill in the parameters:
    • The Personal Access Token
  6. (Optional) Click Test Connection to test it.
  7. Click Create connection. The new connection appears on the Connections page.