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# Bitbucket
> Bitbucket is a Git repository management solution designed for professional teams. It gives you a central place to manage git repositories, collaborate on your source code and guide you through the development flow.
## Creating a Bitbucket connection
Create the connection by using one of the following methods:
* [OAuth](#using-oauth)
* [Username & Password](#using-username-and-password)
### 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 **Bitbucket** 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 **Bitbucket** to authenticate using OAuth.
5. Sign in using your credentials.
### Using Username and Password
To create the connection you need:
* An API address
* A Bitbucket username
* An App password
#### Obtaining the credentials
1. Sign in to [Atlassian](https://bitbucket.org/account/settings/app-passwords/).
2. Click **Create app password**.
3. Add a name and permissions > **Create**.
#### 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 **Bitbucket** 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 **Username & Password** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
* The API address
* The Bitbucket username
* The App password
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.
### Interactive Tutorial Guides
You can also refer to the following tutorial guides for a more in-depth understanding of how to create a BitBucket connection.
[Creating a Bitbucket Connection](https://demo.arcade.software/o1PYjcOJ3UnOydk8oDEV?embed)
[Creating a Bitbucket Connection In Blink](https://demo.arcade.software/bLQW5rGZqnrPJvSyhKye?embed)