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# Bitsight

> Bitsight is a cybersecurity ratings company that provides security ratings and risk assessment services to businesses and organizations.

The company's platform analyzes a wide range of data to evaluate the security posture of organizations, including their cybersecurity practices, policies, and potential vulnerabilities.

## Creating a Bitsight connection[​](#creating-a-bitsight-connection "Direct link to Creating a Bitsight connection")

## Using API Key[​](#using-api-key "Direct link to Using API Key")

To create the connection you need:

* A Bitsight API 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 **Bitsight** 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 **API Key** as the method to create the connection.
5. Fill in the parameters:
   * The Bitsight API Key
6. (Optional) Click **Test Connection** to test it.
7. Click **Create connection**. The new connection appears on the **Connections** page.