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# Asana
> Asana is a software company that specializes in the fields of work management, productivity, team goals, and project execution.
## Creating an Asana connection
Create the connection by using one of the following methods:
* [OAuth](#using-oauth)
* [Service Account](#using-service-account)
* [Personal Access Token](#using-personal-access-token)
### Using OAuth
#### 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.
### Using Service Account
To create the connection you need:
* A Service Account Token
#### Obtaining the credentials
1. Login to Asana admin console.
2. Click the **Apps** tab.
3. Click **Service Accounts**.
4. Click the **Add Service Account**.
#### 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.
### Using Personal Access Token
To create the connection you need:
* A Personal Access Token
#### Obtaining the credentials
1. Login to Asana [developer console](https://app.asana.com/0/my-apps).
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.
#### 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.